
Overview
In 1958 postwar Tokyo, the residents of a humble Third Street neighbourhood struggle, dream, and grow together as rapid modernisation transforms their lives beneath the shadow of the newly rising Tokyo Tower.
Fun facts
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Awards
Won 5 awards, including the Hōchi Film Award for Best Picture (2005) and the Japan Academy Prize for Director of the Year (2006)
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Nominations
Nominated for the Japan Academy Prize for Outstanding Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role (2006)
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Box office
Grossed $33.1M worldwide
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Setting
Set in Tokyo
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Sequels
Followed by Always Zoku Sanchōme no Yūhi
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Collection
Part of Always: Sunset on Third Street Collection
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Music
Music by Naoki Satō
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Cinematography
Cinematography by Kōzō Shibazaki
Details
- Director
- Writers
- Ryota KosawaScreenplay
- Takashi YamazakiScreenplay
- Original title
- ALWAYS 三丁目の夕日
- Status
- Released
- Release date
- November 11, 2005
- Original language
- Japanese
- Revenue
- $33.1M
- Countries
- Japan
- Collection
- Always: Sunset on Third Street Collection













































