The Funeral

Year: 1984

Runtime: 124 mins

Language: Japanese

Director: Jûzô Itami

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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.

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