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Shiawase no kiiroi hankachi - Another heartwarming gem from the creator of the Tora-san series, Yamada Yoji.

This time round, the story of an unlikely trio of traveling companions on a journey across Hokkaido. Kinya is a frenetic, voluble young man who, after getting dumped by his girlfriend, quits his job, gets in his new car, and heads north. Akemi is a young woman who gets pushed around at work, so she seeks some vacation time, and Yusaka is an ex-murderer on parole trying to make his way home to meet his wife.

Through the interaction of these diverse personalities, we see the characters grow and change and develop a true affection for each other. No one is better at pulling off heartwarming stories like this than director Yamada Yoji and he does it again here. The film is funny, touching, and even romantic.

Winner of the 1978 Japanese Academy Awards for Best Actor, Best Director, Best Film, Best Screenplay, Best Supporting Actress, Best Actress and Best Music Score.

Director: Yoji Yamada

Stars: Takakura Ken, Momoi Karoi, and Tetsuya Takeda

1977 - JAPANESE with OPTIONAL ENGLISH SUBTITLES - COLOR - 16:9 ANAMORPHIC WIDESCREEN - 108 MINUTES