Good for Them: Tokyo Godfathers 12A

When a middle-aged alcoholic, a transgender former drag queen, and a runaway teen meet on the streets of Tokyo and discover an abandoned baby, a tragic, heartwarming, and mildly Christmas-themed series of events takes place.

Tokyo Godfathers is the story of a found family, even more significant because the three protagonists are homeless, finding a home in each other and the journey on which they embark, while representing a widespread and stigmatised issue that many still fall victim to. Tokyo Godfathers reflects an ability to persevere and make light of the dark through community and acceptance.

Although a product of its time, Tokyo Godfathers is still widely considered radical for its inclusion of beloved and complex trans character Hana, in a genre that would typically exclude queer representation. Tokyo Godfathers is one of a kind, combining such valued genres as anime and LGBTQ+ film to create a special contribution to international cinema.

We want to represent the families so often found in queer communities in a range of genre’s this Pride season.

Splendid animation, a hint of the magic of Christmas (indulge!), and the true comfort of community, Tokyo Godfathers is screened as part of Showroom’s Young Programmer’s pride season titled Good for Them!

Temporary Disruptions – Website and Ticketing Upgrade: We are switching to a new website and ticketing system from Monday 28 April to Friday 2 May, which means:

• Box Office: From 9am Monday 28 April to 6pm Tuesday 29 April, tickets will only be available in person, and only for same-day screenings.
• Website: From 9am Monday 28 April to approx. 9am Friday 2 May, online bookings will be unavailable.

Thank you for your patience while we make these improvements.