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My Father, the Bride

2019 · 95 min Drama Comedy Family
5.3 / 10 · TMDB

Toka returns to the island she grew up to attend her mother's second memorial service. She finds out that her father Seiji is wearing her mother's clothes. As if that doesn't come as enough of a shock, Seiji even tells Toka that he is getting married again to a man named Kazuo. The film explores the particular incident and the life of the island people with a humorous touch.

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Original Title おいしい家族
Year 2019
Country Japan
Genre Drama, Comedy, Family
Director Momoko Fukuda
Runtime 95 min.
Rating TMDB: 5.3/10 (3 votes)

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Director Teruyoshi Uchimura constructs the narrative around a gentle clash between tradition and personal truth, exploring familial bonds with a light, humorous touch. The film relies on nuanced performances and the quiet rhythms of island life to find profundity in simplicity.

What lingers after the credits is a sense of tender warmth and the quiet realization that understanding often arrives through compassion, not judgment. It’s a subtle reminder that love can reshape a family in the most unexpected ways. — MovieFinder Editorial

Director: Momoko Fukuda

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