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Release Year1987
Runtime1h 30m
LanguageJapanese
CertificationNR
GenresDrama, Romance, Comedy
Votes2
DirectorMasamichi Sato
WritersTakuya Nishioka
TypeFeature Film
Rating6.0 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsThere Goes Benio, the Smart Girl
About There Goes Benio, the Smart Girl
Benio, a peppy tomboy, is surprised to learn that she has been secretly betrothed by her grandfather to a young officer named Shinobu Ijuin. Because of his family’s noble status, Benio must first undergo rigorous training to learn how to be a proper bride and wife before she can marry. However, because of her vivacious personality, this proves to me more challenging than anyone imagined.
Directed by Masamichi Sato, There Goes Benio, the Smart Girl leans on a strong ensemble — Yoko Minamino, Hiroshi Abe, Ken Tanaka — 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 1987.
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