A New Love in Tokyo (1994): cast, story & where to watch

1994 · Film · ★ 5.7

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Released in 1994, A New Love in Tokyo is a drama and romance film directed by Banmei Takahashi, running about 115 minutes.

What it’s about. A look a the lives of two sex workers in Tokyo: Rei, who works as an S&M dominatrix, and Ayumi, in the more straightforward profession of call girl. In addition to their working life, the film also looks at their private lives. Rei is acting in an amateur theatre company (along with the receptionist from Ayumi's escort service), while Ayumi is living with her student-boyfriend as he struggles to finally get accepted to college.

Who’s in it. A New Love in Tokyo stars Sawa Suzuki as Rei, Reiko Kataoka as Ayumi, Aya Sugimoto as Saeko and Hiromitsu Suzuki as Doctor, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, A New Love in Tokyo has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch A New Love in Tokyo page.

If you liked it. Fans of A New Love in Tokyo tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch A New Love in Tokyo (1994)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for A New Love in Tokyo change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is A New Love in Tokyo worth watching?
A New Love in Tokyo holds an audience score of 5.7 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 A New Love in Tokyo?
A New Love in Tokyo stars Sawa Suzuki, Reiko Kataoka, Aya Sugimoto, Hiromitsu Suzuki and Tomorowo Taguchi.
When was A New Love in Tokyo released?
A New Love in Tokyo was released in 1994, with a runtime of about 115 minutes.