Tokyo Newcomer (2012): cast, story & where to watch
2012 · Film · ★ 4.5
Released in 2012, Tokyo Newcomer is a drama and romance film directed by Qingmin Jiang, running about 100 minutes. “Sino - Japan Relations” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A young Chinese Go board game player arrives in Japan for training. He doesn't speak Japanese and becomes embarrassed living there. By dropping his Go stones, he happens to meet an old Japanese woman who sells vegetables on the street. They become familiar with each other. The young Chinese Go player, the old woman named Igarashi and her grandson Shoichi then live together.
Who’s in it. Tokyo Newcomer stars Zhang Junning as Chinese Man, Hiroyuki Ikeuchi, Shunsuke Kubozuka and Chieko Baisho as Old Woman, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.5/10, Tokyo Newcomer has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Tokyo Newcomer page.
If you liked it. Fans of Tokyo Newcomer tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Tokyo Newcomer (2012)?
- In US, Tokyo Newcomer is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Tokyo Newcomer worth watching?
- Tokyo Newcomer holds an audience score of 4.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Tokyo Newcomer?
- Tokyo Newcomer stars Zhang Junning, Hiroyuki Ikeuchi, Shunsuke Kubozuka, Chieko Baisho and Tôru Kazama.
- When was Tokyo Newcomer released?
- Tokyo Newcomer was released in 2012, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.