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1988•113 min•Comedy, Drama, Family

The Yen Family

Is The Yen Family a Hit or Flop?

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Is The Yen Family worth watching? With a rating of 5.9/10, this Comedy, Drama, Family film is a mixed-bag for fans of the genre. Read on for our detailed analysis and user reviews.

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The Yen Family Synopsis

Set in Japan during the bubble era, this unique home comedy cheerfully and humorously depicts the daily life of a strange family that works together to accumulate a small amount of money, while mixing irony and satire.

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Top Cast

Takeshi Kaga
Takeshi KagaHajime Kimura
Kaori Momoi
Kaori MomoiNoriko Kimura
Hiromi Iwasaki
Hiromi IwasakiTerumi Kimura
Mitsunori Isaki
Mitsunori IsakiTaro Kimura
Akira Emoto
Akira EmotoShinichi Amemiya
Midori Kiuchi
Midori KiuchiSayuri Amemiya
Akiko Kazami
Akiko KazamiMitsu Amemiya
Hiroyuki Konishi
Hiroyuki KonishiMasashi Takakura, neighbor
Michiko Shimizu
Michiko ShimizuSayaka Takakura, Masashi's wife
Shin Nakano
Shin NakanoKen Takakura

Frequently Asked Questions

Is The Yen Family worth watching?

The Yen Family has received mixed reviews with a 5.9/10 rating. It might be worth watching if you're a fan of Comedy, Drama, Family movies.

Is The Yen Family hit or flop?

The Yen Family has received average ratings (5.9/10), performing moderately with audiences.

What genre is The Yen Family?

The Yen Family is a Comedy, Drama, Family movie that Set in Japan during the bubble era, this unique home comedy cheerfully and humorously depicts the daily life of a strange family that works together t...

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