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Movie poster: 461 Days of Bento: A Promise Between Father and Son (2020)
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461 Days of Bento: A Promise Between Father and Son

2020 · 119 min Drama Family
5.2 / 10 · TMDB

Kazuki Suzumoto is divorced and he lives with his 15-year-old son Kouki. Kouki is in a susceptible time. The father feels guilty about his son. Kouki then fails his high school entrance exam. In the spring of the following year, Kouki barely passes his high school entrance exam. Kouki mentions to Kazuki that he likes his father's lunch box. The father and son make a promise to each other. Kazuki promises that he will make a lunch box everyday for Kouki. Kouki promises that he will never skip school.

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Original Title 461個のおべんとう
Year 2020
Country Japan
Genre Drama, Family
Director Atsushi Kaneshige
Runtime 119 min.
Rating TMDB: 5.2/10 (5 votes)

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The film constructs its emotional landscape through quiet domestic rituals, relying on the preparation of each lunchbox as a silent dialogue. It explores the weight of unspoken apologies and the gentle persistence of care.

What lingers after the final frame is a profound appreciation for the small, daily promises that can rebuild fractured bonds. A tender reminder that healing often arrives in simple, rectangular containers. — MovieFinder Editorial

Director: Atsushi Kaneshige

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Brew green tea, settle in quietly. Best viewed when reflecting on family or personal commitments.

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