Arigato, Okan
Originally released in 2008. Arigato, Okan is a feature film. directed by Yoshishige Miyake.
Starring Shingo Murakami, Erika Toda, and Yuri Nakamura
Synopsis
Hanako is a mother, who was not enthusiastic when her husband took in two foster children some years ago. He died not long afterward, leaving her alone to care for the youngsters, Koya and Torataro, a task that she rose to with a passion. As the two boys graduate from high school, Hanako has become not only a devoted parent but the neighborhood's most reliable mother in the Osaka style: strong, responsible, irreverent. After the two boys leave school they also leave home, though Torataro continues to work in the family factory. Koya secures employment at a restaurant, where he is forced to put up with the bullying of an older colleague. Unable to take it any more, he runs away, and Hanako and Torataro look for him. They eventually find him pursuing his dream of becoming a professional musician.
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- Original Language
- JA
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Arigato, Okan about?
Hanako is a mother, who was not enthusiastic when her husband took in two foster children some years ago. He died not long afterward, leaving her alone to care for the youngsters, Koya and Torataro...
Who directed Arigato, Okan?
Arigato, Okan was directed by Yoshishige Miyake.
How long is Arigato, Okan?
Arigato, Okan has a runtime of 1 hours and 48 minutes (108 minutes total).
When was Arigato, Okan released?
Arigato, Okan was released on October 6, 2008 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Arigato, Okan?
The main cast of Arigato, Okan includes Shingo Murakami, Erika Toda, Yuri Nakamura, Hisashi Yoshizawa, Naomasa Musaka.