In modern-day Tokyo, three people living on the streets have their lives changed forever when they discover an abandoned baby girl at a garbage dump on Christmas Eve.
As the New Year fast approaches, three forgotten members of society band together to solve the mystery of an abandoned child and the fate of her parents. Along the way, encounters with seemingly unrelated events and people force them to confront their own haunted pasts as they learn to face their future, together. Co-written by Keiko Nobumoto (Cowboy Bebop) and featuring a whimsical score by Keiichi Suzuki, Tokyo Godfathers is a masterpiece by turns heartfelt, hilarious, and highly original, a tale of hope and redemption in the face of seemingly insurmountable odds. [92 min; animation, holiday; English, Japanese, and Spanish with English subtitles]
"With its masterful grasp of comedy, pathos, social commentary and mystical weirdness, Tokyo Godfathers takes anime to a whole new level." — Ken Eisner, Variety
"This is a first-class film that will appeal to anyone who wants to see a plausible, witty, absorbing human story told well—indeed, told gorgeously." — Shawn Levy, Portland Oregonian
"A modern anime classic fit for rediscovery by both adults and kids—not to mention a stirring celebration of inclusivity that remains ahead of its time." — Nick Shager, The Daily Beast
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