Supermarket Woman

Supermarket Woman

1996 · 127 min · JA · 6.7 (34 votes)
Dir. Jūzō Itami · Starring Nobuko Miyamoto, Masahiko Tsugawa, Sen Yano, Shirō Itō, Yuji Miyake, Hikaru Ijūin · Music Toshiyuki Honda

“This is the laughter-filled super comedy for all housewives nationwide!”

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A struggling Japanese neighborhood supermarket manager chances upon an old classmate, who has plenty of ideas for revitalizing his business.

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A warm, nostalgic embrace of small-town life. It feels like reconnecting with old friends, where simple ambitions and community spirit create a surprisingly uplifting and charming experience. A gentle, feel-good journey.

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based on novel or booksupermarketsatiresocial satirechildhood friendsgrocery storebusiness competitionsmall businessfeelgoodsmall business owner