Moonlight in Tokyo (2005): cast, story & where to watch
2005 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 2005, Moonlight in Tokyo is a comedy, drama and crime film directed by Alan Mak, running about 95 minutes.
What it’s about. Intellectually impaired he might be, Jun (Leon Lai) is only dumb but not silly. Abandoned by his family on a trip to Tokyo with only a few notes in his pocket, he thinks he has found his guardian angel when he bumps into a former classmate, Hoi (Chapman To). But Hoi is no angel at all. He is just a grifter on the run from yakuza loan sharks. When Yan (Yang Kuei-mei), the owner of an escort service, is convinced the ingenuous Jun will mark a perfect gigolo, Hoi decides to transform his pal into Tokyo's most sought-after Lothario in order to eke out a living and to pay his debts.
Who’s in it. Moonlight in Tokyo stars Leon Lai as Jun, Chapman To as Hoi, Michelle Yip Suen as Lu and Yang Kuei-Mei as Yan, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Moonlight 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 Moonlight in Tokyo page.
If you liked it. Fans of Moonlight in Tokyo tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Moonlight in Tokyo (2005)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Moonlight in Tokyo change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Moonlight in Tokyo worth watching?
- Moonlight in Tokyo holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Moonlight in Tokyo?
- Moonlight in Tokyo stars Leon Lai, Chapman To, Michelle Yip Suen, Yang Kuei-Mei and Roy Cheung.
- When was Moonlight in Tokyo released?
- Moonlight in Tokyo was released in 2005, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.