What to see on TV today? | Wednesday, November 21, 2018 | TV

Tokyo monogatari. Japan, 1953 (131 minutes). Director: Yasujiro Ozu. Performers: Chishu Ryu, Chiyeko Higashiyama.

An older couple decides to travel to Tokyo to visit their children, one of whom became the doctor in his neighborhood, in Japan in the late fifties. Upon arrival they will suffer the differences between life in the countryside and in the city. With great credibility, the teacher Yasujiro Ozu weaves a sensitive story about the disintegration of traditional Japan and the abyss between generations that keeps them incommunicado. A sad story as the reality of those circumstances that contain its necessary dose of drama and social criticism. Essential.

22.00 / The 1

'Charlie Wilson's War'

Charlie Wilson's War. United States, 2007 (97 minutes). Dirctor: Mike Nichols. Performers: Tom Hanks, Julia Roberts, Philip Seymour Hoffman.

A scripted by Aaron Sorkin presents this engaging drama based on the true story of a crazy life congressman, a Houston high society woman and a CIA agent who carried out a conspiracy that caused the largest secret operation in the history.

22.10 / Telecinco

More lies in 'The truth'

Irina, the young Ukrainian woman also involved in the death of the Russian diplomat, arrives in Santander after fleeing from the Witness Protection Unit because she knows Petrov is going to look for her. Paula, scared, gives her shelter in the shelter of Eguía. In addition, in this new installment of The truth, 'Goodbye, Irina', Lalo confirms to Lydia that Fernando lied to him about the death of the girl and that there is nothing in the place where he says he buried her.

22.30 / The Sixth

Fish fraud

Spain is the second country in the world that consumes more fish, behind Japan. However, fish is one of the foods where more fraud occurs, and the OCU denounces that one in three fish that serve us in a restaurant does not correspond to what we have asked for. In his last installment of the seasonAre you going to eat it? with Alberto Chicote at the forefront, analyzes fish fraud.

22.30 / La 1

Marta or Marilia, one will abandon 'OT'

Eighth expulsion in Triumph operation. The nominees to leave the program are Marta, who will sing Only Girl (In the World), of Rihanna, and Marilia, who will defend Want To Know What Love Is, from the Foreigner group. In addition, the theme Spice Up Your Life, of the Spice Girls, has been chosen to open this ninth gala. Finally, Manuel Carrasco, C. Tangana and Vanesa Martín will be the guest artists, and Pastora Soler will be among the members of the jury this week.

22.30 / Neox

The dangers of a family interview

When Cam forgets the lyrics of his song country favorite, blames Mitch and decides that he needs to reconnect with his roots, so he adopts a chicken. This will be one of the plots of the new chapter of Modern Family, entitled 'La gallina'. In addition, Alex decides to apply for a prestigious government job that requires a family interview. To do this, it causes everyone to overact and jeopardize their possibilities. For their part, Haley and Dylan reflect on whether it is time to move forward and grow a little more.