A hard working salaryman takes off 5 days from his busy job, setting off with his wife and two children to visit his parents & hometown for the 1991 New Year holidays. He decides they will go by car to save on expenses… perhaps not the best decision . 

Directed by Mitsuo Kurotsuchi | Written by Mitsuo Kurotsuchi & Mineyo Satô | 1991 | 1h 48m
Starring Ken'ichi Hagiwara (Kagemusha), Hitomi Kuroki (Dark Water)

IMDb chimes in —

"A terrific film… works as a "trip from Hell”-type comedy, but what shines through is its commentary on Japanese life, obligation, & reconnecting with your roots. The final scene between father and son is as touching as any I’ve seen. Wonderfully acted and deeply human.”

Unstreamable & unjustly available only VHS, don’t miss a rare occasion to see this poignant Japanese charmer!

VHS-FEST FEBRUARY at Vidéothèque
Doors 8 Film 8:30 | $12 | Glorious analog VHS projected on the big screen
Chairs provided | Concessions available

4102 N Figueroa St
Los Angeles 90065

See you at the microcinema! 📽️

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