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The Japon

2019 · 96 min Comedy
4.5 / 10 · TMDB

In 1614 a Japanese expedition led by the emperor's grandson landed in the Sevillian town of Coria del Río, and the heir to the throne fell in love with a beautiful Sevillian, formed a family and never returned to Japan. 400 years later, Emperor Satohito dies and the rightful heir turns out to be Paco Japan, a 37-year-old neighbor of Coria del Río. The life of Paco and his family will change dramatically when he sees himself overnight living in the Imperial Palace and preparing to be the new Emperors of Japan. The cultural and linguistic clash between Japanese and Andalusian will cause funny and crazy situations in this adventure where East and West shake hands.

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Original Title Los Japón
Year 2019
Country Spain
Genre Comedy
Director Álvaro Díaz Lorenzo
Runtime 96 min.
Rating TMDB: 4.5/10 (65 votes)

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The film constructs its comedy on the stark contrast of two cultures, relying on exaggerated stereotypes and situational gags to explore themes of identity and belonging. The clash between Andalusian spontaneity and Japanese formality is mined for consistent, good-natured laughs.

What lingers after the credits is a sense of cheerful absurdity and the gentle message that family and adaptability can bridge any cultural divide. It's a feel-good farce that doesn't take itself seriously. — MovieFinder Editorial

Director: Álvaro Díaz Lorenzo

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Perfect for a relaxed group watch, best enjoyed with a sense of humor and a willingness to embrace the silliness.

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