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Dec 12, 2015 · Happy Hour: Directed by Ryûsuke Hamaguchi. With Sachie Tanaka, Hazuki Kikuchi, Maiko Mihara, Rira Kawamura. A slow-burning epic chronicling the emotional journey of four thirty something women in the misty seaside city of Kobe.
Jun 17, 2022 · “Happy Hour” is a terrific film that rewards its audience with a powerful narrative of midlife struggles. The runtime may intimidate first-time viewers and will likely require more than one sitting to complete.
Movie: Happy Hour. Romaji: Happi Awa. Japanese: ハッピーアワー. Director: Ryusuke Hamaguchi. Writer: Ryusuke Hamaguchi, Tadashi Nohara, Tomoyuki Takahashi. Producer: Tadashi Nohara, Hideyuki Okamoto, Satoshi Takata. Cinematographer: Yoshio Kitagawa.
Dec 1, 2016 Full Review Dan Sullivan Film Comment Magazine Buoyed by four captivating performances from its unheralded actresses, Happy Hour is a fascinating, towering confection of...
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With a talented cast led by Sachie Tanaka and Hazuki Kikuchi, the film takes viewers on an emotional journey filled with raw and authentic performances. Set in the picturesque city of Kobe, Happy Hour (Part Two) delves into the lives of four close friends – Jun, Akari, Sakurako, and Fumi.
Arguably Hamaguchi’s breakthrough film internationally, this immersive, intensely moving drama of female friendship and midlife awakening—which won its four leads a shared Best Actress award at the Locarno Film Festival—uses its epic five-plus-hour runtime to show what other films leave out.
Happy Hour is a slow-burning epic chronicling the emotional journey of four thirtysomething women in the misty seaside city of Kobe. As they navigate the unsteady currents of their work, domestic, and romantic lives a sudden, unexpected rift opens between that propels each to a new, richer understanding of life and love.
