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Release Year2003
Runtime1h 53m
LanguageJapanese
CertificationNR
GenresComedy, Drama
Votes5
DirectorYōichi Higashi
WritersYōichi Higashi
TypeFeature Film
Rating6.8 out of 10
Cast9 credited
Also Known AsMy Grandpa
About My Grandpa
Kenzo was behind bars for killing a gangster. Upon his release, he goes to live with his son, whose marriage is on the rocks. His 14-year-old granddaughter Tamako is ostracized when she discovers that her grandfather is a murderer. Kenzo soon helps defend Tamako from bullies at school. When Tamako stands up for herself, she comes to believe that she has inherited some of her grandfather’s great strength. Eventually, an associate of the man Kenzo killed comes looking for revenge, along with the dead man’s son.
Directed by Yōichi Higashi, My Grandpa leans on a strong ensemble — Bunta Sugawara, Satomi Ishihara, Tadanobu Asano — 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 2003.
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