The Wedding Announcement
"It's hard to tell someone you're getting married to their mother."
Released just last year. The Wedding Announcement is a feature film. directed by Takehito Sakamoto. At just 68 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Rio Takahashi, Chihiro Okamoto, and Tomohiko Ichihara
Synopsis
Atsuya (30) is going to get married to Chigusa (50), who happens to be the mother of his longtime best friend Tamura (30). Atsuya has invited Tamura to a bar to announce his marriage and ask for his approval. However, after hearing that Atsuya is getting married, Tamura doesn't want him to tell the identity of his bride yet, because he wants to guess her identity himself. As Tamura keeps asking increasingly inappropriate questions, Atsuya finds it harder and harder to tell him they are actually talking about his own mother. In the neighboring table Makishima (37), Atsuya's acquaintance who he told he's marrying the mother of his friend, is watching the conversation with amusement. Makishima is also in the bar to tell about his upcoming new marriage to his ex-wife Naomi (33), who he wants to ask to make a speech at his wedding. When Naomi arrives, it turns out that she's actually Tamura's cousin, so she also knows Chigusa. However...
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- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- JA
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Wedding Announcement about?
Atsuya (30) is going to get married to Chigusa (50), who happens to be the mother of his longtime best friend Tamura (30). Atsuya has invited Tamura to a bar to announce his marriage and ask for hi...
Who directed The Wedding Announcement?
The Wedding Announcement was directed by Takehito Sakamoto.
How long is The Wedding Announcement?
The Wedding Announcement has a runtime of 1 hours and 8 minutes (68 minutes total).
When was The Wedding Announcement released?
The Wedding Announcement was released on May 31, 2025 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Wedding Announcement?
The main cast of The Wedding Announcement includes Rio Takahashi, Chihiro Okamoto, Tomohiko Ichihara, Yoshino Imamura, Kana Yamada.