The Happiness of the Katakuris
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The Happiness of the Katakuris

(2002)Directed by Takashi Miike113 min · RComedy, Drama, Horror
“Love. Music. Horror. Volcanos. Cinema was never meant to be like this!”

The first guest at the Katakuris' new mountain guest house is found dead in his room, and the second one dies soon after. Rather than call anyone, the family buries them in the backyard, and the grave keeps filling. Takashi Miike has them break into song and claymation along the way, and Masao (Kenji Sawada) keeps the lodge open, determined that his family will stay together under one roof.

Kenji Sawadaas Masao Katakuri
Keiko Matsuzakaas Terue Katakuri
Shinji Takedaas Masayuki Katakuri
Naomi Nishidaas Shizue Katakuri
Kiyoshiro Imawanoas Richard Sagawa
Tetsuro Tambaas Granpa Jinpei Katakuri
Naoto Takenakaas TV Reporter / Singer
Tamaki Miyazakias Yurie Katakuri
Takashi Matsuzakias Utanomi
Yoshiki Arizonoas Father of the Poor Family
Chihiro Asakawaas Utanomi's Girlfriend
Kenichi Endoas Kudou
Moeko Ezawaas Itako
Yumeki Kanazawaas Sick Boy
Yoshiyuki Morishitaas Officer Miyake
TSTokitoshi Shiotaas First Guest