What A Wonderful Family! (2016)

Other name: 家族はつらいよ, かぞくはつらいよ, 嫲煩家族, 家族之苦, Kazoku wa Tsurai yo, It's Tough Being a Family

Description:

What A Wonderful Family! is a heartwarming and chaotic comedy-drama about long-term love and unexpected family crises. After fifty years of marriage, Shuzo decides to break his usual routine and buy his wife, Tomiko, a birthday present to celebrate their golden milestone. However, instead of a simple thank you, Tomiko delivers a shocking request: she wants his official seal on a divorce application. Stunned by this sudden turn of events, their children swiftly convene an urgent family meeting to salvage their parents' marriage. As the family gathers to address the looming separation, long-held secrets, petty grievances, and hilarious misunderstandings bubble to the surface. This delightful film explores the complexities of marriage, aging, and the undeniable bonds of family. Can the children help Shuzo and Tomiko find their way back to each other, or is this the end of an era? Find out in this charming cinematic journey.

Director: Yamada Yoji [山田洋次]

Country: Japanese

Status: Completed

Released: 2016

Genre:Comedy; Drama; Family