Daikichi learns that his recently deceased grandfather has an illegitimate daughter with an unknown mother. The girl's name is Rin and she is just 6 years old. Everybody in Daikichi's family looks at the girl as an embarrassment and wants no part of her. Daikichi, annoyed by his family's attitude, decides to raise Rin by himself. Even though Daikichi himself has no experience raising a child and is still single.
Acting
Kenichi Matsuyama's panicked dad face is a masterclass.
Direction
SABU balances cringe comedy with genuine heartbreak.
Writing
Rin's tiny 'good morning' will destroy you permanently.
Director
SABU
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
The film quietly critiques Japan's rigid ie family system and 'honor' culture that leaves illegitimate children stigmatized.
Mana Ashida was only 6 during filming—same age as Rin—and ad-libbed several scenes that made the final cut.
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