
The days leading up to a toddler's second birthday are seen alternately from the child's point of view as well as that of his parents.
Directed by Kon Ichikawa, Being Two Isn't Easy leans on a strong ensemble — Fujiko Yamamoto, Hiroo Suzuki, Eiji Funakoshi — 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 drama titles of 1962.
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Two boys beg their parents for a television set, nagging them until all patience is lost. The parents order the boys to be quiet and the boys do exactly that--refusing to utter a word. The boys' silence ultimately puts the whole neighborhood into turmoil.
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