Survival Family (2016)

After a sudden worldwide power cut, a Tokyo family are caught up in the chaos as millions traverse the country in search of electricity.

Director:

Shinobu Yaguchi

Writer:

Shinobu Yaguchi (screenplay)

Stars:

Fumiyo Kohinata, Eri Fukatsu, Yuki Izumisawa

1 win & 2 nominations.

Cast

Credited cast:
Fumiyo Kohinata	...	Yoshiyuki Suzuki
Eri Fukatsu	...	Mitsue Suzuki
Yuki Izumisawa	...	Kenji Suzuki
Wakana Aoi	...	Yui Suzuki
Rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Masashi Arifuku
Mickey Curtis
Yasuo Daichi	...	Zennichi Tanaka
Akira Emoto	...	Shigeomi Sasaki
Norika Fujiwara	...	Shizuko Saito
Miki Hayashida
Tokie Hidari
Makoto Imazato
Jakujaku Katsura
Yoshiyuki Morishita
Jun Shison	...	Shohei Saito

Storyline

When a blackout occurs an ordinary family in Tokyo believes power would be restored shortly. As the lack of power persists and all sources of energy show no sign of returning to functionality the family heads out south to reunite with the parents of the wife and mother. The family learns and bonds as it treks south on its bicycle, which is the only alternative to being on foot.

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Plot Keywords:

thin legs | short skirt | pleated skirt | short skirt uniform | japanese woman | 

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Genres:

Adventure | Comedy | Family

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Did You Know?

Soundtracks

Hard Times Come Again No More
Performed by Shanti

User Reviews

An interesting comedy

One of the most enjoyable films I've seen recently. Stars removed due to a farm scene but otherwise this is a great film that anyone can enjoy.

Details

Official Sites:

Official Site [Japan]

Country:

Japan

Language:

Japanese

Release Date:

11 February 2017 (Japan)

Also Known As:

Survival Family

Box Office

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$6,882,845

Company Credits

Production Co:

Altamira Pictures Inc., Dentsu, Fuji Television Network

Technical Specs

Runtime:

117 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1