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.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.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.
- Awards
- 8 wins & 1 nomination
Tôru Emori
- Gin
- (voice)
Yoshiaki Umegaki
- Hana
- (voice)
Aya Okamoto
- Miyuki
- (voice)
Shôzô Îzuka
- Ôta
- (voice)
Seizô Katô
- Kâ-san
- (voice)
Hiroya Ishimaru
- Yasuo
- (voice)
Ryûji Saikachi
- Rô-jin
- (voice)
Yûsaku Yara
- Miyuki no chichi
- (voice)
Kyôko Terase
- Sachiko
- (voice)
Mamiko Noto
- Gin no musume
- (voice)
Akio Ôtsuka
- Isha
- (voice)
Rikiya Koyama
- Shinrô
- (voice)
Storyline
Did you know
- TriviaThe number "12-25" (the date of Christmas) appears throughout the film: the number on the key ring, the cab fare (12,250 yen), a stopped alarm clock, the address in the newspaper ad, the cab license plate.
- Crazy creditsThe opening credits appear on billboards, store signs, truck lettering, etc.
- ConnectionsFeatured in Troldspejlet: Episode #31.16 (2004)
- SoundtracksClimb Ev'ry Mountain
Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II
Music by Richard Rodgers
©1959 Williamson Music Co.
Licensed by EMI Music Publishing Japan Ltd.
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A different kind of Christmas story
At first glance, I wasn't sure if I would like this movie. The "miracles DO happen on Christmas" cliché is very boring and I typically don't enjoy movies that employ it, but this is a very different kind of Christmas movie.
We are given three homeless characters with complex personalities and backgrounds, who are as endearing as they are repellent. They take up the task of caring for a baby they found in the trash, and trying to bring it back to its mother. We learn the secrets that made these people homeless, we learn about the workings of human shame and desperation, and we learn that "miracles DO happen on Christmas." But in the least cheesy way possible!
The plot is very slow-moving, but still, it is interesting and very carefully laid out. This would be a very compelling live-action movie, but the use of animation adds so much visual interest, particularly the expressive (and sometimes hideous!!) face of Hana, the gangly transvestite. The choice of music is unique and very fitting: the song played during a walking-around-the-city montage is reminiscent of Clockwork Orange.
Interesting and careful story, complex and realistic story, tremendous visual appeal and excellent music. I guess this movie pretty much has it all!
We are given three homeless characters with complex personalities and backgrounds, who are as endearing as they are repellent. They take up the task of caring for a baby they found in the trash, and trying to bring it back to its mother. We learn the secrets that made these people homeless, we learn about the workings of human shame and desperation, and we learn that "miracles DO happen on Christmas." But in the least cheesy way possible!
The plot is very slow-moving, but still, it is interesting and very carefully laid out. This would be a very compelling live-action movie, but the use of animation adds so much visual interest, particularly the expressive (and sometimes hideous!!) face of Hana, the gangly transvestite. The choice of music is unique and very fitting: the song played during a walking-around-the-city montage is reminiscent of Clockwork Orange.
Interesting and careful story, complex and realistic story, tremendous visual appeal and excellent music. I guess this movie pretty much has it all!
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- Aug 5, 2004
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Box office
- Gross US & Canada
- $367,131
- Opening weekend US & Canada
- $29,259
- Jan 18, 2004
- Gross worldwide
- $455,338
- Runtime1 hour 32 minutes
- Color
- Sound mix
- Aspect ratio
- 1.85 : 1
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