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CineTV Contest #16 : Tokyo Godfathers - Kindness, redemption, friendship and family.@nbarrios671491d

When we are benevolent, and help the needy, avoid pain in others, and try to lessen their distress we are kind. Kindness is a natural tendency to do good.

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Gin, Hana and Miyuki are three homeless people who, on a quiet, cold Christmas night, must find the family of a baby they have found in the garbage.

Next to the abandoned baby is a note that says: "Take good care of her, please", and a key that opens a mailbox.

These three protagonists turn out to be very charismatic and before achieving their goal a variety of obstacles present themselves, which will make them remember moments of their lives that seemed forgotten.

These people are very different from each other, but they catch the viewer as each of them manages to represent comic and emotional moments.

Source Gin, a middle-aged drunkard, a hardened gambler who lost his money and affections (wife and daughter); Hana, an old transvestite in low hours who lost the love of her life; and Miyuki, a confused teenager who has run away from home after having an altercation with her father, who is a police detective, over a pet. Initially they were going to return the baby to the police, but Hana's maternal feelings prevent it and they decide to prolong their impromptu fostering in the impossible scenario of their street life while searching for the girl's parents.Meanwhile, they give the girl the name Kiyoko, which means 'pure girl'.

In the course of the film we will see the reasons that led to their miserable life, and the surprising connections between people. A kind of spider web is formed in the plot to be unraveled where social portraits are exposed, mixing comedy with drama.

[Source](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vOeLgjgCDG4)

Each situation they live through is an opportunity to experience the power of forgiveness, family and love. The characters discover the importance of teamwork as something indispensable. This trio maintains a dynamic that functions as a family, given the bonds they have learned to create from their shortcomings.

The length and pace of the film are adequate, never becoming boring.

These characters face their pasts, and often unintentionally help other people, which shows the inherent goodness of human beings.

The film combines a realistic style of animation with a dose of black humor and social criticism that shows a kind and not so kind side of people.

[Source](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e8RSmRD14F4)

The ending shows us a promising future for these three protagonists and closes the center of the story very well.

This film was released in 2003 and was the work of the late master Satoshi Kon, who is recognized as one of the most important representatives of Japanese anime, he was also the author of the films Perfect Blue, Millennium Actress, and Paprika, all animation gems. All these films, including Tokyo Goodfathers, were made at the Madhouse studio.

Somehow when I watched this anime a few years ago I thought I had seen a similar story somewhere, and I remembered that in the late 70's I saw a cycle of westerns on the Venezuelan TV channel, and among them was a film directed by John Ford in 1948 entitled "The Three Godfathers":

[Source](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GqlUqWH17AI) However, I was surprised to find this 1936 version of the same story: [Source](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=15K71kApjyY)

Both are about three western outlaws who take care of a lonely and pregnant woman and help her deliver her baby, and before she dies, she makes them promise to take care of her baby, all of this happens during the Christmas season.

It is undeniable that Satohi Kon freely relies on this story to develop his film.

I didn't expect anything interesting when watching this movie, but the adventures of these three characters, their humanity, kindness and charisma, left me glued to my seat, and in many scenes I swear I was about to cry because despite being an anime, the movie manages to convey feelings of anger, love, tenderness, friendship and kindness. It is a film that should be, all Satoshi Kon's films deserve it, in the collection of any self-respecting cinephile. A strong greeting to all the members of the CineTv community.

This is my entry to this week's proposal:

CineTV Contest #16 - Movie That Most Represents Kindness

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›Héroes al rescate/Tokyo Godfathers (Reseña/Review)@joseda321851d
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SINOPSIS

En Tokio tres vagabundos se unen para pasar navidad juntos, entre cartones, papeles y basura, una familia creada por ellos mismos dejando la que tenían atrás, Hana, un homosexual que desea ser madre, abandonado por su madre al nacer, Gin, un alcohólico que dejo a su esposa e hija después de entrar en deudas deportivas y Miyuki, una chica que abandono su hogar. Sus vidas son desconocidas entre ellos y a ninguno le importa demasiado, hasta que, mientras buscan en la basura un regalo, consiguen un bebe recién nacido, empezando así un viaje que les cambiara la vida a todos.
SYNOPSIS

In Tokyo three homeless people come together to spend Christmas together, among cardboard, papers and garbage, a family created by themselves leaving the one they had behind, Hana, a homosexual who wants to be a mother, abandoned by his mother at birth, Gin, an alcoholic who left his wife and daughter after getting into sports debt and Miyuki, a girl who left home. Their lives are unknown to each other and neither cares too much, until, while searching the trash for a gift, they find a newborn baby, thus beginning a journey that will change everyone's life.
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PERSONAJES

Hana: Homosexual con una vida trágica escondida.

Gin: Antiguo padre de familia y ahora vagabundo a tiempo completo.

Miyuki: Joven que dejo su casa por problemas familiares.

Kiyoko: La bebe afortunada de vivir.

CHARACTERS

Hana: Gay with a hidden tragic life.

Gin: A former family man and now a full-time homeless man.

Miyuki: Young girl who left her house due to family problems.

Kiyoko: The lucky baby to live.

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OPINIÓN

Héroes al rescate es una película que había guardado en mi lista durante mucho tiempo, no veo muchas películas en Netflix para ser sincero, mayormente series, quise cambiar un poco la modalidad esta vez y me vi esta película animada. Soy fanático de las películas animadas, no se por que le tengo tanto amor a las cosas animadas, pero me interesa ver algo animado apenas lo veo, esta película es algo vieja, del 2003 se puede notar incluso con los movimientos de los personajes, son más exagerados y visibles, con algunos colores opacos y sin tanto brillo, la mayoría de películas animes que he visto, las antiguas son así.

La película es de Satoshi Kon, me pareció curioso ver que en el cast habían muchas personas con ese apellido, o nombre, no recuerdo bien el orden en la cultura asiática. Este director es conocido por sus películas, aunque tal vez esta sea la primera que haya visto algo de todo su trabajo, quede fascinado con esa historia tan loca y fascinante que presenta.

Héroes al rescate es una película que te cuenta poco a poco anécdotas de sus personajes, creando un lazo con ellos y mejorando la relación entre ellos, cada momento de la película tiene algún porque, tiene una razón de existir, no es solo para comprar tiempo y alargar el suspenso, es para que conozcas a los héroes de Tokyo, las personas que nunca les darías la mano en la calle, fueron parte de un rescate que quedara en la historia de Japón.

A la mitad de la película pensé que terminaría llorando, que la película tendría un final triste sin igual, como estaba marchando todo me hacia creer que eso pasaría, pero seguía avanzando todo, en rumbo a mejor, iluminando cada uno su camino gracias a un ángel que los protegía y que ellos sabían que era así. Es una historia muy emotiva y reconfortante, podría verla una y otra vez, siendo yo una persona que no miraría una película más de una vez porque la puede aburrir, esta, es una de mis pocas excepciones.

La película tiene una duración de una hora y media, no tanto, es entretenida de principio a fin, con giros inesperados, divertida y un final reconfortante, con esta película guardada en mi memoria, debo buscar más del trabajo del director, para enamorarme de su mágica narrativa. Espero ustedes también le den un chance a esta película.
OPINION

Tokyo Godfathers is a movie that I had kept on my list for a long time, I don't see many movies on Netflix to be honest, mostly series, I wanted to change the mode a bit this time and I saw this animated movie. I am a fan of animated films, I don't know why I have so much love for animated things, but I am interested in seeing something animated as soon as I see it, this film is something old, from 2003 you can even notice with the movements of the characters, they are more exaggerated and visible, with some opaque colors and not so bright, most anime movies I've seen, the old ones are like that.

The film is by Satoshi Kon, I found it curious to see that in the cast there were many people with that last name, or name, I do not remember well the order in Asian culture. This director is known for his films, although perhaps this is the first one who has seen something of all his work, is fascinated with that crazy and fascinating story that it presents.

Tokyo Godfathers is a film that tells you little by little anecdotes about its characters, creating a bond with them and improving the relationship between them, each moment of the film has some reason, it has a reason to exist, it is not just to buy time and lengthen the suspense, it is for you to meet the heroes of Tokyo, the people who would never shake hands in the street, were part of a rescue that will remain in the history of Japan.

In the middle of the film I thought that I would end up crying, that the film would have a sad ending, as everything was going, it made me believe that it would happen, but everything continued to advance, heading for the better, each lighting their way thanks to a angel that protected them and that they knew it was like that. It is a very emotional and comforting story, I could see it over and over again, being a person who would not watch a movie more than once because it can bore him, this is one of my few exceptions.

The film lasts an hour and a half, not so much, it is entertaining from start to finish, with unexpected twists, fun and a comforting ending, with this film saved in my memory, I must look for more of the director's work, to fall in love with its magical narrative. I hope you also give this movie a chance.
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Esta película la disfrute bastante y espero que ustedes la vean también, espero les haya gustado el post, sin más que decir, nos leemos luego.

I enjoyed this movie a lot and I hope you see it too, I hope you liked the post, without more to say, we will read each other later.

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›Tokyo Godfathers Review@namiks3077d

It's about a month late to be writing a review on this animation, but I'd much rather write about it now than have to wait an entire year; especially when someone may read this, watch it, and absolutely love it.

At its core, Tokyo Godfathers is a Japanese Christmas animation. Released in 2003, it holds a similar feeling to that of Disney Pixar's classics, even Disney itself before they got a bit too big and turned evil.

Its narrative is simple: three homeless people discover an abandoned baby while searching for food on Christmas Eve. They're good people, and attempt to use the hints of an identity to find the parents and return the child. There's a few hiccups along the way, as they uncover a series of hurdles both personal and unexpected.

Tokyo Godfathers uses a dark, gritty palette to display the lifestyles of the homeless, and it actually results in some amazing backgrounds and environments with wonderful detail.

It's similar to that of Studio Ghibli's classic animations and style from the late 80's and 90's. There's a level of incredible attention to detail that's found in the production quality from a small Japanese studio mostly known for small hits.

Living as a dysfunctional family, the three homeless characters hold very little in common: a father, a runaway daughter, and a transvestite with the delusions of becoming a mother. It shows their desperation to rely on each other in order to survive a difficult and dangerous life on the streets of Tokyo, reduced to homelessness due to circumstances out of their control.

There's a mix of heartwarming narrative, sadness, hopelessness, and some optimism. Throughout their journey, the three come to terms with their lifestyles and truly recognise their relationships together.

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