What a Wonderful Family! 2 (2017)
Original title: 家族はつらいよ2
What a Wonderful Family! 2 is a 2017 Japanese-language comedy movie directed by Yoji Yamada, with a running time of 1h 53m. It stars Isao Hashizume, Kazuko Yoshiyuki and Masahiko Nishimura.
Several years after Shuzo settled his wife’s birthday-surprise divorce proposal (What a Wonderful Family, 40th), the Hirata family faces new problems. Ignoring his family’s worry that he is too old to drive, Shuzo takes his old schoolmate for a spin after carousing. Soon, a new disturbance arises for the Hirata family. Veteran director Yamada Yoji continues his comedy about the “perfect“ Japanese family turned upside down in chaos, laughters and understanding. This time, with an additional taste of death.
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What is What a Wonderful Family! 2 about?
Several years after Shuzo settled his wife’s birthday-surprise divorce proposal (What a Wonderful Family, 40th), the Hirata family faces new problems. Ignoring his family’s worry that he is too old to drive, Shuzo takes his old schoolmate for a spin after carousing. Soon, a new disturbance arises for the Hirata family. Veteran director Yamada Yoji continues his comedy about the “perfect“ Japanese family turned upside down in chaos, laughters and understanding. This time, with an additional taste of death.
When was What a Wonderful Family! 2 released?
What a Wonderful Family! 2 was released on 20 April 2017.
How long is What a Wonderful Family! 2?
What a Wonderful Family! 2 runs 1h 53m.
Who made What a Wonderful Family! 2?
What a Wonderful Family! 2 was directed by Yoji Yamada.
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Cast
- Isao Hashizume as Shuzo Hirata
- Kazuko Yoshiyuki as Tomiko Hirata
- Masahiko Nishimura as Konosuke Hirata
- Yu Aoi as Noriko Mamiya
- Yui Natsukawa as Fumie Hirata
- Tomoko Nakajima as Shigeko Kanai
- Hayashiya Shōzō IX as Taizo Kanai
- Satoshi Tsumabuki as Shota Hirata
- Jun Fubuki as Kayo
- Nenji Kobayashi as Ginnpei Maruta
- Tsurube Shofukutei
- Takashi Sasano