The Funeral

The Funeral

…A deadly comedy.

1984 · 125 min · ★ 7.1 · Comedy, Drama

When Wabisuke's father-in-law unexpectedly dies, the family goes through a series of random events and occurrences as the funeral unfolds over three days in their home.

Directed by Jūzō Itami · Written by Jūzō Itami

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