What a Wonderful Family!
家族はつらいよ
CINEMA2016-03-16
RegionJP
Runtime108 MIN
Media TypeMovie
PRODUCTION COMPANIES
Nexus Editorial Perspective Nexus Original
“A laugh-out-loud Japanese family comedy where an unexpected divorce request exposes decades of hidden domestic grievances.”
Storyline
A husband and wife have been married for 50 years. For her birthday, the husband asks the wife what she wants for her birthday present. She replies that she wants a divorce. The wife's divorce announcement sends the entire family into chaos.
DIRECTOR / Director
山田洋次
KEYWORDS
family relationshipsslice of liferelationship
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