Let's Go, Grandma!
Originally released in 1975. Let's Go, Grandma! is a feature film. directed by Shigeyuki Yamane. At just 86 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Kinuyo Tanaka, Hideki Saijo, and Chōichirō Kawarasaki
Synopsis
Let's Go, Grandma! plays like an exuberant, goofy update to Yasujiro Ozu's Tokyo Story. Kinuyo Tanaka plays the titular Grandma, who, after selling her Hokkaido property, is apparently flush with cash but newly homeless. Her grown children take turns hosting her, making extravagant performances of filial devotion with an eye to potential profit. Making use of a catalog of wacky visual effects, bracketed by gratuitous ham-fisted fight scenes, and costarring pop singer Hideki Saijo, the film is balanced by Tanaka's nuanced performance, which delivers a denunciation of hypocrisy and greed.
Quick Facts
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- JA
Production Companies
- Shochiku
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Let's Go, Grandma! about?
Let's Go, Grandma! plays like an exuberant, goofy update to Yasujiro Ozu's Tokyo Story. Kinuyo Tanaka plays the titular Grandma, who, after selling her Hokkaido property, is apparently flush with c...
Who directed Let's Go, Grandma!?
Let's Go, Grandma! was directed by Shigeyuki Yamane.
How long is Let's Go, Grandma!?
Let's Go, Grandma! has a runtime of 1 hours and 26 minutes (86 minutes total).
When was Let's Go, Grandma! released?
Let's Go, Grandma! was released on July 12, 1975 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Let's Go, Grandma!?
The main cast of Let's Go, Grandma! includes Kinuyo Tanaka, Hideki Saijo, Chōichirō Kawarasaki, Yūko Katagiri, Junko Natsu.