Happiness Avenue movie poster

Happiness Avenue

January 1, 1986 1h 52m

Originally released in 1986. Happiness Avenue is a feature film. directed by Katsuyuki Hirano.

Starring Masahiro Sugiyama, Sion Sono, and Yoko Harada

Synopsis

When Otomo Katsuhiro saw his manga Good Weather credited as the “original novel” he burst out laughing. There’s not an iota of his book anywhere in the film. Made in the same year as Sono Sion’s A Man’s Flower Road, Hirano Katsuyuki’s Happiness Avenue (where Sono plays a role) is madder and more abandoned, in both filmmaking and content. Lovelorn Masahiro goes on an odyssey to find fulfilment of his heart’s desire, and the sea he traverses are Tokyo’s open sewages.

Quick Facts

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Release Date January 1, 1986 40 years ago
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Runtime 1h 52m 112 minutes total
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Language Japanese Original language
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Country Japan Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
JA

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Happiness Avenue about?

When Otomo Katsuhiro saw his manga Good Weather credited as the “original novel” he burst out laughing. There’s not an iota of his book anywhere in the film. Made in the same year as Sono Sio...

Who directed Happiness Avenue?

Happiness Avenue was directed by Katsuyuki Hirano.

How long is Happiness Avenue?

Happiness Avenue has a runtime of 1 hours and 52 minutes (112 minutes total).

When was Happiness Avenue released?

Happiness Avenue was released on January 1, 1986 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Happiness Avenue?

The main cast of Happiness Avenue includes Masahiro Sugiyama, Sion Sono, Yoko Harada, Yutaka Suzuki, Inagaki Hiroyuki.