珈琲時光
- Drama
In a distinctly contemporary Tokyo that looks backwards to the city’s disappearing past, Yoko is a writer investigating the life of a modernist composer of the 1930s. She is pregnant by a man she does not want to marry and has found a kindred spirit in a used bookstore owner who aids her research.
Café Lumière is a 2004 drama directed by Hou Hsiao-hsien that explores modern Tokyo through the eyes of Yoko, a pregnant writer researching a 1930s modernist composer. The film examines contemporary life against the backdrop of the city's vanishing past, centering on Yoko's complex relationships and her connection to a thoughtful used bookstore owner.
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Yo HitotoYoko Inoue
Tadanobu AsanoHajime Takeuchi
Masato HagiwaraSeiji
Kimiko YoYoko's Stepmother
Nenji KobayashiYoko's Father
Yôko Hoshi- Keiichi Asada
- Yukio Endô
- Mikiko Kakizawa
- Hiroko Kumada
- Kikutarô Mitobe
- Sumiko Mitobe
Masaru Motegi- Hiroko Ninomiya
- Yasuko Ogata
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Café Lumière (2003) ORIGINAL TRAILER
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When was Café Lumière released?
Café Lumière was released on September 1, 2004.
What is the main plot?
The film follows Yoko, a pregnant writer in Tokyo investigating the life of a 1930s modernist composer. As she navigates her pregnancy and an unwanted relationship, she finds support and kinship with a used bookstore owner who helps with her research.
Where can I watch Café Lumière?
Café Lumière is a completed theatrical release from 2004. Availability depends on your region and streaming service; check local rental, purchase, or subscription platforms for current options.
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