The Sakais' Happiness(HKAFF2024)
Living with his mother, stepfather and stepsister in a provincial town, Tsuguo is a teenage boy who enjoys soccer and videogames, and going through puberty with puppy love troubles. He must take a leap of growth when his stepfather announces a shocking news - he decides to move out with his gay lover. Mipo O’s directorial debut approaches family life with delicate sensitivity through the eyes of a 14-year-old boy. The low-key drama combines coming-of-age crises and family breakdowns, bringing together a humorous and bittersweet portrayal of any ordinary Japanese family. Presented on 35mm print.
Busan International Film Festival
Director
Mipo O
Cast
Naoyuki Morita, Yusuke Santamaria, Tomochika
Release Date
25-10-2024
Language
Japanese
Run Time
102 minutes
