Release, runtime and language

1984 · 124 mins · Japanese

Directed by

Jûzô Itami

Starring

Hiroko Seki, Nobuko Miyamoto, Tsutomu Yamazaki, Hideji Ôtaki, Chishû Ryû, Kiyoshi Kurosawa

A darkly comic tale that follows Wabisuke’s family after his father‑in‑law suddenly passes away. Over three days the funeral is held at their home, a string of unexpected and absurd incidents erupts, forcing the relatives to juggle grief, tradition and chaotic mishaps, turning mourning into a surreal, bittersweet experience.