Wednesday March 2nd 2016

Japan  2013, 120 minutes 
Director: Hirokazu Koreeda
Starring: Masaharu Fukuyama, Machiko Ono, Yoko Maki.

Ryoto Nonomi and his wife Midoni have a six-year old son Keita. They are a typical Japanese middle-class family: Ryoto is a hardworking successful businessman, and is a little disappointed that his son is somewhat timid and introverted. Yukari and Yudai Saiki also have a six-year old son Ryusei. They are a working class family: Yudai is an electrical handyman and runs a small shop, his wife works in a fast-food store. Along with his two siblings Ryusei enjoys a cheerful and fun-loving childhood. The two families are thrown together with the arrival of surprise news from the local maternity hospital, news which particularly challenges Ryoto’s character and beliefs.