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Release Year1961
Runtime0h 56m
LanguageJapanese
CertificationNR
GenresComedy, Drama
Votes3
DirectorYoji Yamada
WritersKyo Takigawa, Yoshitarō Nomura, Yoji Yamada
TypeFeature Film
Rating6.0 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsThe Strangers Upstairs
About The Strangers Upstairs
After moving in to their dream home, newlyweds decide to rent out their second floor to save money. They soon discover the woe of being landlords.
Directed by Yoji Yamada, The Strangers Upstairs leans on a strong ensemble — Kazuya Kosaka, Kyoko Aoi, Reiko Hitomi — 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 comedy titles of 1961.
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