COMEDY . 2012 . 2h 22m . Japanese . 7.1/10

Always: Sunset on Third Street '64_

The Tokyo Olympics are about to open, and Rynosuke Chagawa is excited to receive a new TV set to watch the upcoming events. His wife Hiromi is pregnant and he has built a second level on his shop to provide his adopted son Junnosuke with a private space to study for entrance to Tokyo University to set up a career with a major company. He dreams of sparing Junnosuke the struggles that he has faced as a writer. The family continues to rely upon Hiromi's income from her bar. Meanwhile a rival story, The Virus, by a new writer has appeared in the periodical that has been publishing his stories "Boy's Adventure Book" and he fears the new competition. Norifumi Suzuki also receives a new TV, but more of a deluxe model. Mutsuko Hoshino (Roku) is still the principal mechanic in the Suzuki family's auto repair shop, but she dresses up some mornings to go to a nearby street with the hope of a "chance" meeting with Dr...

Director Takashi Yamazaki
Starring Hidetaka Yoshioka, Koyuki, Shinichi Tsutsumi
Box Office $35.3M
7.1/10
Rating
$35.3M
Box Office
2h 22m
Runtime
2012
Year
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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The Tokyo Olympics are about to open, and Rynosuke Chagawa is excited to receive a new TV set to watch the upcoming events. His wife Hiromi is pregnant and he has built a second level on his shop to provide his adopted son Junnosuke with a private space to study for entrance to Tokyo University to set up a career with a major company. He dreams of sparing Junnosuke the struggles that he has faced as a writer. The family continues to rely upon Hiromi's income from her bar. Meanwhile a rival story, The Virus, by a new writer has appeared in the periodical that has been publishing his stories "Boy's Adventure Book" and he fears the new competition. Norifumi Suzuki also receives a new TV, but more of a deluxe model. Mutsuko Hoshino (Roku) is still the principal mechanic in the Suzuki family's auto repair shop, but she dresses up some mornings to go to a nearby street with the hope of a "chance" meeting with Dr...

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Director
Always: Sunset on Third Street '64 was directed by Takashi Yamazaki.
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Cast
Hidetaka Yoshioka stars as Ryunosuke Chagawa in Always: Sunset on Third Street '64.
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Year context
Always: Sunset on Third Street '64 was released 14 years ago in 2012.
Always: Sunset on Third Street '64 is a Comedy, Drama film with a runtime of 2h 22m.

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$35.3M
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Release
Status
Released
Runtime
142 min (2h 22m)
Language
Japanese
Country
Rating
7.1/10 (20 votes)
Popularity
4
Box Office
$35,297,840
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What is Always: Sunset on Third Street '64 about?
The Tokyo Olympics are about to open, and Rynosuke Chagawa is excited to receive a new TV set to watch the upcoming events. His wife Hiromi is pregnant and he has built a second level on his shop to provide his adopted son Junnosuke with a private space to study for entrance to Tokyo University to set up a career with a major company. He dreams of sparing Junnosuke the struggles that he has faced as a writer. The family continues to rely upon Hiromi's income from her bar. Meanwhile a rival story, The Virus, by a new writer has appeared in the periodical that has been publishing his stories "Boy's Adventure Book" and he fears the new competition. Norifumi Suzuki also receives a new TV, but more of a deluxe model. Mutsuko Hoshino (Roku) is still the principal mechanic in the Suzuki family's auto repair shop, but she dresses up some mornings to go to a nearby street with the hope of a "chance" meeting with Dr...
How long is Always: Sunset on Third Street '64?
Always: Sunset on Third Street '64 has a runtime of 142 minutes (2h 22m).
Who directed Always: Sunset on Third Street '64?
Always: Sunset on Third Street '64 was directed by Takashi Yamazaki.
Who stars in Always: Sunset on Third Street '64?
The cast of Always: Sunset on Third Street '64 includes Hidetaka Yoshioka, Koyuki, Shinichi Tsutsumi, Maki Horikita, Shota Sometani.
How much did Always: Sunset on Third Street '64 make at the box office?
Always: Sunset on Third Street '64 earned $35,297,840 worldwide at the box office.
What is the rating of Always: Sunset on Third Street '64?
Always: Sunset on Third Street '64 has a rating of 7.1 out of 10 based on 20 votes on TMDB.

GENRES (2)

Comedy Drama

KEYWORDS (8)

japan tokyo, japan based on manga 1960s 20th century shōwa era (1926-89) japanese economic miracle shitamachi
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