What a Wonderful Family!

What a Wonderful Family!

2016 · 108 min · ★ 7.3 · Comedy, Family

A husband and wife have been married for 50 years. For her birthday, the husband asks the wife what she wants for her birthday present. She replies that she wants a divorce. The wife's divorce announcement sends the entire family into chaos.

Directed by Yoji Yamada · Written by Emiko Hiramatsu

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