Overview
On Christmas Eve, three homeless people living on the streets of Tokyo discover a newborn baby among the trash and set out to find its parents.
MovieMagicScore Overview
Auto-generatedDirected by Satoshi Kon, this 2003 animated film follows three homeless companions in Tokyo who discover an abandoned newborn on Christmas Eve and resolve to find its parents. Their search becomes a journey through the city's overlooked corners, blending comedy, drama, and moments of unexpected grace. Heartfelt and humane, the film mixes humor with genuine emotion, exploring family, redemption, and chance. Its rich storytelling appeals to animation enthusiasts and fans of character-driven drama alike. The film carries a MagicMovieScore of 7.9.
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Trailer
Top Cast
Aya Okamoto
Miyuki (voice)
Yoshiaki Umegaki
Hana (voice)
Tohru Emori
Gin (voice)
Satomi Korogi
Kiyoko (voice)
Mamiko Noto
Kiyoko, Gin's daughter (voice)
Ryuji Saikachi
Roujin (voice)
Kyôko Terase
Sachiko (voice)
Rikiya Koyama
Shinrou (voice)
1,471 ratings. The score is reasonably stable but could shift up to 0.07 as more ratings come in.
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Movie Info
Release Date
December 5, 2003
Runtime
1h 32m
Rating
PG-13
Genres
Animation, Comedy, Drama
Director