The Best Bad Thing (1997)
After her husband's death, Mrs. Hata desperately needs help on her cucumber farm. Rinko' mother wants her to spend the summer helping Mrs. Hata, her life-long friend. But 12-year-old Rinko sees Mrs. Hata's traditional Japanese ways as being backward and "crazy." When she gives in to her mother's request, she discovers Mrs. Hata is kind and courageous, fighting to save her farm. Before summer ends, RInko comes to appreciate and defend "crazy" Mrs. Hata.
Director: Peter Rowe
Genre: Drama, Family
Runtime: 89 min
Release Date: May 5, 1997
Cast
- Lana McKissack - Rinko
- Michel Perron - Saunders
- Robert Ito - Mr. Tsujimura
- Kirin Kiki - Aunt Hata
- George Takei - Mr. Yamanaka
- Kitao Sakurai - Zenny Hata
Screenplay
Production: WQED, CINAR, NHK
Country: United States of America, Canada, Japan
Language: English, 日本語
Original Language: en
Keywords
japan
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Best Bad Thing about?
- After her husband's death, Mrs. Hata desperately needs help on her cucumber farm. Rinko' mother wants her to spend the summer helping Mrs. Hata, her life-long friend. But 12-year-old Rinko sees Mrs. Hata's traditional Japanese ways as being backward and "crazy." When she gives in to her mother's request, she discovers Mrs. Hata is kind and courageous, fighting to save her farm. Before summer ends, RInko comes to appreciate and defend "crazy" Mrs. Hata.
- Who directed The Best Bad Thing?
- The Best Bad Thing was directed by Peter Rowe.
- Who stars in The Best Bad Thing?
- The Best Bad Thing stars Lana McKissack, Michel Perron, Robert Ito, Kirin Kiki, George Takei, Kitao Sakurai.
- How long is The Best Bad Thing?
- The Best Bad Thing has a runtime of 1h 29m (89 minutes).
- What genre is The Best Bad Thing?
- The Best Bad Thing is a Drama, Family film.
- Where was The Best Bad Thing produced?
- The Best Bad Thing was produced in United States of America, Canada, Japan.