MAF Presents / Tokyo Godfathers

Directed by Satoshi Kon

Manchester Animation Festival invites you to step into the heart-warming world of Satoshi Kon’s ‘Tokyo Godfathers’ as we celebrate its 20th anniversary on the big screen with a new 4k screening. This captivating film follows three homeless individuals who find an abandoned baby on Christmas Eve, embarking on a quest to find its parents. Their journey through Tokyo’s bustling streets is a tale of redemption, unexpected friendships, and the magic of the holiday season presented in a way only master director Satoshi Kon could.  

Event/ This screening will be introduced by festival director Steve Henderson.

Duration:
88 minutes

Languages:
Japanese

Subtitles:
Full English

Year of production:
2003

This screening has no adverts or trailers and starts at the advertised time

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