Join the amusing misadventures of the eccentric Yamada family in this delightfully idiosyncratic tribute to life's minor accomplishments. The tale of the Japanese middle-class household is revealed through a sequence of brilliant comedic scenes, where provider Takashi Yamada, a diligent salaryman, and Matsuko, his forgetful spouse, strive to overcome life's highs and lows. Meanwhile, the duo attempts to tackle marriage and the challenges that come their way. As minor predicaments put the family's resilience to the test, straight-talking grandmother Shige tries to offer everyone guidance. Still, whatever will happen will happen. At the end of the day, Noboru, the Yamadas' 13-year-old son, yearns for more sophisticated parents, and mischievous daughter Nonoko is only five. Nevertheless, that's just the way life is--it's the insignificant, unremarkable moments that carry the most weight.
—Nick Riganas