The Yen Family
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.
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📋 Film Details
| Original Title | 木村家の人びと |
| Year | 1988 |
| Country | Japan |
| Genre | Comedy, Drama, Family |
| Director | Yojiro Takita |
| Runtime | 113 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 5.9/10 (8 votes) |
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🎬 MovieFinder's Take
The Yen Family has mixed reviews with a rating of 5.9/10. Good for a relaxed evening without high expectations.
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A classic from 1988. They don't make them like this anymore — which is exactly why you should watch it. Best for: genre fans and those open to something unconventional.
— MovieFinder Editorial
🎭 Cast
Takeshi Kaga
Hajime Kimura
Kaori Momoi
Noriko Kimura
Hiromi Iwasaki
Terumi Kimura
Mitsunori Isaki
Taro Kimura
Akira Emoto
Shinichi Amemiya
Midori Kiuchi
Sayuri Amemiya
Akiko Kazami
Mitsu Amemiya
Hiroyuki Konishi
Masashi Takakura, neighbor
Michiko Shimizu
Sayaka Takakura, Masashi's wife
Shin Nakano
Ken Takakura
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