
Sanshiro and Mine, an elderly couple whose factory has gone bankrupt, are taken in by their daughter and son, respectively. Their eldest son is henpecked by his wife, and their sex life is nonexistent. Unsurprisingly, his wife cheats on him. Meanwhile, their eldest daughter spends her days acting in a struggling theater troupe. However, in reality, it's a series of lazy days filled with entanglements with men. With nowhere else to go, the two promise to reunite in Tokyo, a place full of memories, each with a certain thought in their hearts.
Directed by Tarō Araki, Necchiri musume tachi: Mansei hakudaku mamire leans on a strong ensemble — Motoko Sasaki, Yoko Satomi, Rui Saotome — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about screen titles of 2009.
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