Tokyo Refugees (2014): cast, story & where to watch
2014 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 2014, Tokyo Refugees is a drama film directed by Kiyoshi Sasabe, running about 130 minutes. “Scraping by in the Tokyo streets.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. When his father flees from debt, carefree college student Osamu sees his life turn upside-down. Expelled from school and evicted from his apartment, he becomes one of Japan’s many ‘net cafe refugees’, barely scraping by each day with temporary and part-time work. Even though he’s still in Tokyo, his circumstances drive him to see and experience his home city in new ways. Trying to survive, Osamu gradually acquaints himself with the ‘invisible’ spaces occupied by the wanderers and homeless of Tokyo… people just like himself.
Who’s in it. Tokyo Refugees stars Aoi Nakamura as Shu Tokieda, Chihiro Otsuka as Akane Hojo, Mizuki Yamamoto as Rui and Sho Aoyagi as Junya, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Tokyo Refugees 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 Tokyo Refugees page.
If you liked it. Fans of Tokyo Refugees tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Tokyo Refugees (2014)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Tokyo Refugees change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Tokyo Refugees worth watching?
- Tokyo Refugees holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Tokyo Refugees?
- Tokyo Refugees stars Aoi Nakamura, Chihiro Otsuka, Mizuki Yamamoto, Sho Aoyagi and Akiyoshi Nakao.
- When was Tokyo Refugees released?
- Tokyo Refugees was released in 2014, with a runtime of about 130 minutes.