Synopsis

This compelling narrative follows Usami Koji, an unremarkable taxi driver (played by Kimura Takuya) whose life takes an unexpected turn when he is tasked with transporting 85 year-old passenger Sumire from Shibamata, Tokyo, to a senior care facility in Hayama, Kanagawa. During the journey, Sumire requests several detours, gradually opening up and revealing her harrowing personal history. As their chance encounter unfolds, both characters’ lives are profoundly transformed against the backdrop of Tokyo’s ever-changing urban landscape, creating a poignant exploration of life’s joys and complexities.
 
Originally based on the French film Paris Taxi, which was distributed by Shochiku and released in April 2023, Tokyo Taxi adapts the story to a Tokyo setting.