Nippon no obaachan (1962)

Nippon no obaachan (1962) poster

Two obaachans become fast friends listening to music in front of a record store. They both boast about their loving sons but in reality, one had just escaped a retirement home and the other was looking for an escape from her son and daughter-in-law. With nowhere to go, the two wander around, befriending a cosmetics salesman and a kind waitress who give them beer. This biting social satire starring two memorable grandmothers, scripted by Yôko Mizuki, picked up on Japan’s aging population problem far ahead of its time.

Director: Tadashi Imai
Genre: Comedy
Runtime: 94 min
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Cinematography: Shunichirō Nakao
Production: M. I. I. Production
Country: Japan
Language: 日本語
Original Language: ja
More Films by Director: Tadashi Imai
More Films in Genre: Comedy

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Nippon no obaachan about?
Two obaachans become fast friends listening to music in front of a record store. They both boast about their loving sons but in reality, one had just escaped a retirement home and the other was looking for an escape from her son and daughter-in-law. With nowhere to go, the two wander around, befriending a cosmetics salesman and a kind waitress who give them beer. This biting social satire starring two memorable grandmothers, scripted by Yôko Mizuki, picked up on Japan’s aging population problem far ahead of its time.
Who directed Nippon no obaachan?
Nippon no obaachan was directed by Tadashi Imai.
Who stars in Nippon no obaachan?
Nippon no obaachan stars Chōchō Miyako, Tanie Kitabayashi, Chōko Iida, Kumeko Urabe, Izumi Hara, Sachiko Murase.
How long is Nippon no obaachan?
Nippon no obaachan has a runtime of 1h 34m (94 minutes).
What genre is Nippon no obaachan?
Nippon no obaachan is a Comedy film.
Where was Nippon no obaachan produced?
Nippon no obaachan was produced in Japan.