Always: Sunset on Third Street '64
Watch TrailerThe 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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📋 Film Details
| Original Title | ALWAYS 三丁目の夕日 '64 |
| Year | 2012 |
| Country | Japan |
| Genre | Comedy, Drama |
| Director | Takashi Yamazaki |
| Runtime | 142 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 7.1/10 (21 votes) |
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🎬 MovieFinder's Take
The director doesn't push the comedy pedal — lets the scene develop at its own pace. The comedic effect arises naturally, without cuing the audience.
If you're looking for light cinema for an evening — this is it. If you're looking for something that'll change your perspective on life — keep scrolling.
For those who can appreciate simple pleasure without overthinking it.
Director: Takashi Yamazaki
— MovieFinder Editorial
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Viewing atmosphere: Friday evening with food and company. Doesn't require close attention — works as background too.
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