The Yen Family
Originally released in 1988. The Yen Family is a comedy/drama film. directed by Yojiro Takita.
Starring Takeshi Kaga, Kaori Momoi, and Hiromi Iwasaki
Synopsis
Set in Japan during the bubble era, this unique home comedy cheerfully and humorously depicts the daily life of a strange family that works together to accumulate a small amount of money, while mixing irony and satire.
Quick Facts
Release Date
May 14, 1988
37 years ago
Runtime
1h 53m
113 minutes total
User Rating
5.9/10
Mixed (8 votes)
Language
Japanese
Original language
Country
Japan
Production
Director
Top Cast
Takeshi Kaga
as Hajime Kimura
Kaori Momoi
as Noriko Kimura
Hiromi Iwasaki
as Terumi Kimura
Mitsunori Isaki
as Taro Kimura
Akira Emoto
as Shinichi Amemiya
Midori Kiuchi
as Sayuri Amemiya
Akiko Kazami
as Mitsu Amemiya
Hiroyuki Konishi
as Masashi Takakura, neighbor
Michiko Shimizu
as Sayaka Takakura, Masashi's wife
Shin Nakano
as Ken Takakura
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- JA
Production Companies
- Fuji Television Network
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Yen Family about?
Set in Japan during the bubble era, this unique home comedy cheerfully and humorously depicts the daily life of a strange family that works together to accumulate a small amount of money, while mix...
Who directed The Yen Family?
The Yen Family was directed by Yojiro Takita.
How long is The Yen Family?
The Yen Family has a runtime of 1 hours and 53 minutes (113 minutes total).
When was The Yen Family released?
The Yen Family was released on May 14, 1988 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Yen Family?
The main cast of The Yen Family includes Takeshi Kaga, Kaori Momoi, Hiromi Iwasaki, Mitsunori Isaki, Akira Emoto.