tokyo skin (1996): cast, story & where to watch
1996 · Film
Released in 1996, tokyo skin is a drama film directed by Yukinari Hanawa, running about 92 minutes.
What it’s about. Amidst the swirl of Tokyo's seamy nightlife of designer drugs, casual sex, and American slang, Zhou turns 30. It's a spiritual crisis for this Chinese immigrant who quotes Confucius, this Lothario and con artist who fences stolen goods. He falls for Kyōko, a seemingly shy provincial woman looking for the man who jilted her sister. As their relationship plays out, Hanawa intercuts stories of Kazuo, a hyperkinetic artist who loves the trendy Yōko (Kazuo bores her, and she pursues the indifferent Zhou), and Ali, a Pakistani Muslim who, broke and forlorn, stands outside a convenience store, love-struck by a clerk because she looked into his eyes (she thought he was shop-lifting)
Who’s in it. tokyo skin stars Xiu Jian as Zhou, Mikako Takahashi, Yukio Yamato as Kazuo and Asami Kanai as Tattooed Girl, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch tokyo skin page.
If you liked it. Fans of tokyo skin tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch tokyo skin (1996)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for tokyo skin change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in tokyo skin?
- tokyo skin stars Xiu Jian, Mikako Takahashi, Yukio Yamato, Asami Kanai and Ali Ahmed.
- When was tokyo skin released?
- tokyo skin was released in 1996, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.