Tokyo Taxi

In the poignant remake of "Driving Madeleine," director Yoji Yamada brings to life the story of 85-year-old Sumire Takano, who embarks on a transformative journey from her Tokyo home to a senior care facility in Hayama, Kanagawa, accompanied by taxi driver Koji Usami. As they make detours around the city, Sumire opens up about her grand past, gradually warming to Koji and sharing memories of personal loss and hardship. Through their shared experience, Yamada celebrates the joys of life in the ever-changing metropolis of Tokyo, crafting a moving portrait of human connection and resilience.