Overview
| Director: | Satoshi Miki |
| Writer: | Satoshi Miki |
| Genre: | Road-Movie |
| Language: | Japanese, English Subtitles and French Subtitles (DVD only) |
| Release Dates: |
Mar 16, 2009
Gatineau - Festival de films de l'Outaouais
Apr 10, 2009
Montreal - AMC Forum
May 1, 2009
Toronto - AMC Yonge & Dundas
May 22, 2009
Vancouver - Cinemark Tinseltown
Jul 10, 2009
Calgary - Plaza Theatre
Sep 26, 2009
Edmonton - Edmonton International Film Festival
Dec 1, 2009
Austin, TX - Alamo Drafthouse Ritz
Dec 22, 2009
DVD |
Leading a lazy life, Fumiya has been a university student for 8 years and owes money to loan sharks. One day, a man named Fukuhara comes to collect the loan, which Fumiya cannot pay. So Fukuhara makes a proposition: He will cancel the debt as long as Fumiya agrees to walk with him across Tokyo to the police station of Kasumigaseki, where he intends to turn himself in for a crime he deeply regrets. Not having much choice, Fumiya accepts the deal. Thus begins their journey which will lead them to various unusual encounters, most of all with themselves. Based on the original novel by Naoki Prize winner Yoshinaga Fujita comes a fascinating, humorous and wildly clever film that is sure to charm you.
Awards
Best Script (Satoshi Miki) / Special Mention (Jo Odagiri and Tomokazu Miura) – Fantasia International Film Festival
Best Supporting Actor (Tomokazu Miura) - Kinema Junpo Awards
Festivals
Udine Far East Film Festival 2008
New York Asian Film Festival 2008
Neuchâtel International Fantasy Film Festival 2008
Fantasia International Film Festival 2008
Raindance Film Festival 2008
Toronto Reel Asian Film Festival 2008 - Closing Film
Ottawa Film Festival / Festival du film de l’Outaouais 2009
Edmonton International Film Festival
Reviews
****
Eye Weekly, Hour, Canoë, eFilmCritic, The Japan Times
*** 1/2 (on 4)
The Globe and Mail, The National Post, The Toronto Star, Cinema Strikes Back
“...one of the five best films in the world for 2008. It’s just as good on second viewing. ...a meandering, quirky and surprisingly beautiful piece of work that perfectly balances humour and emotion.”
Todd Brown, Twichfilm
"If Jim Jarmush were Japanese, Adrift in Tokyo could be his signature piece."
Katherine Monk, Canwest Media
“... a comic stroll that is indeed aimless, but consciously, introspectively, and out-of-left-field hilariously so.”
Aaron Hillis, The Village Voice
"... an absolute masterpiece . It's full of gently absurd humour & detailed character work."
Harry Knowles, Ain't it Cool News
“...before I knew it I was hooked in and in step with two characters as they lead me on a walking tour of Tokyo and their pasts.”
Emer Schlosser, Inside E Online
“...a droll charmer. ... gently but heartily amusing throughout...”
Russell Edwards, Variety
“Satoshi Miki makes a Masterpiece. ...Miki puts together a great comedy from start to finish.”
Mark Schilling, The Japan Times
“Together, (Odagiri & Miura) make for good cinematic company. Their trip through Tokyo shows us the city from a perspective we may not have seen and reminds us that the world is full of small and large beauties...”
Jay Seaver, eFilmCritic
“... has the kind of low-key, effortless charm that most movies sweat for. ... it is a masterpiece of throwaway lines and little oddities. This is a lovely film that should not be missed.”
David Austin, Cinema Strikes Back
DVD Specifications
Run time : 101 minutes Format : 1.85 : 1
Production year / country : 2007 / Japan
Language / subtitles : Japanese / Optional English and French
Extra Features : 71-minutes Making-of (English subtitles only), two original Japanese TV ads (no subtitles)
Packaging : Booklet with Interview with the Director, Foreword, ADRIFT IN TOKYO Words of “wisdom” / 100% recycled material digipack / 100% biodegradable cellophane.
Cast & Crew
Retribution, Shinobi, Hazard
Always - Sunset on Third Street, Survive Style 5+, The Taste of Tea
Tokyo Sonata, Sakuran, Survive Style 5+
Instant Numa, Deathfix: Die and Let Live (aka The Insects Unlisted in the Encyclopedia), Turtles Swim Faster Than Expected, In the Pool
Love Exposure, Balloon Club, Noriko's Dinner Table
Retribution, Ju-on 1 & 2, Dark Water, Ringu 1 & 2
Deathfix: Die and Let Live (aka The Insects Unlisted in the Encyclopedia)
News & Press
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ADRIFT IN TOKYO on DVD from December 22nd
December 10, 2009ADRIFT IN TOKYO, the film that charmed cinema enthusiasts during its limited theatrical release last spring and has already built a mini cult following, will finally be released on Evokative Collectio... Continue »
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Fantasia: Evokative Films's favorite event of the year!
June 30, 2009Montreal’s Fantasia International Film Festival, North-America’s largest genre film festival, is an absolute must for Evokative Films. Attended since its first years by its founder, Stepha... Continue »
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Glowing reviews for ADRIFT IN TOKYO!
April 16, 2009Following the April 10th release of ADRIFT IN TOKYO, we’ve been blessed with all-around positive reviews! This love-fest in the media translated in a very good box-office for the 1st week-end at... Continue »
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ADRIFT IN TOKYO in theatres from April 10th!
March 23, 2009We are very pleased to finally announce the theatrical release of ADRIFT IN TOKYO (TEN-TEN), a film written and directed by Satoshi Miki. This walking road movie stars the “Johnny Depp of Japan&... Continue »
Videos
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Adrift in Tokyo Trailer English Subtitles
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Photos
Products
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ADRIFT IN TOKYO DVD
The Evokative Collection DVD of ADRIFT IN TOKYO, Evokative Film's fifth DVD!
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ADRIFT IN TOKYO Poster
The Canadian poster of ADRIFT IN TOKYO (TEN-TEN)!
Poster size: 27" x 40" (69cm x 102cm)... Read more »
