Sunday, September 11, 2016

In a break from the frequently mythical storytelling of Studio Ghibli, Academy Award®-nominated director Isao Takahata wryly tweaks the everyday activities of family life with his hilarious depiction of the irresponsible, slovenly, and lazy Yamada family and their unassuming way of life. With cartoon-like characters and visual design unlike anything else in the Studio Ghibli canon, the film is illustrated in a series of rough sketches and outlines, which are then filled with soft colors that evoke watercolor painting. English language version. PG / 104 min. This film will also be presented on Wednesday, September 7th at 7:00pm in Japanese w/ English subtitles.