Family Secrets
Originally released in 2006. Family Secrets is a comedy/drama film. directed by Shotaro Kobayashi. At just 82 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Masahiro Hisano, Yoko Akino, and Jakujaku Katsura
Synopsis
Kenji Shimamura has trouble being intimate with his girlfriend Noriko after a lifetime of watching his parents bicker over his father’s infidelity. After he spurns her advances, causing her to storm off in an offended rage, he decides it’s time to seek psychological help. Unfortunately that costs money and the best way to earn some quick cash in his family is to spy on his dad for his mother. He quickly discovers his dad has a young girlfriend named Yukari. Figuring the best way to deal with this gracefully is to come clean with Yukari he tells her all about their family and the real estate business his parents run together. Unfortunately, however, his plan backfires. Instead of being scared off Yukari applies for a job at the family business and befriends Kenji’s mother, setting up a chain of events that makes things awkward for everyone involved.
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- JA
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Family Secrets about?
Kenji Shimamura has trouble being intimate with his girlfriend Noriko after a lifetime of watching his parents bicker over his father’s infidelity. After he spurns her advances, causing her to st...
Who directed Family Secrets?
Family Secrets was directed by Shotaro Kobayashi.
How long is Family Secrets?
Family Secrets has a runtime of 1 hours and 22 minutes (82 minutes total).
When was Family Secrets released?
Family Secrets was released on December 2, 2006 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Family Secrets?
The main cast of Family Secrets includes Masahiro Hisano, Yoko Akino, Jakujaku Katsura, Chisun, Mitsuki Tanimura.