This was an Ozu-like examination of the inner workings of a contemporary Japanese family. The action centered around a one-day gathering of the clan. The filmmaker quietly unveiled the dynamic that motivated the action of the principals, giving just enough hints for us to understand them. Not all the characters were sympathetic but all were understandable. By the end we felt we knew these people and cared about their lives.
Nothing really happened...just life itself.
Nice work.
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