(1999)Directed by Isao Takahata104 min · PGAnimation, Comedy, Family

“The safety of family is the wish of the world.”

The Yamadas are a typical middle class Japanese family in urban Tokyo and this film shows us a variety of episodes of their lives. With tales that range from the humorous to the heartbreaking, we see this family cope with life's little conflicts, problems, and joys in their own way.

HI Hayato Isohataas Noboru Yamada (voice)

MA Masako Arakias Shige Yamano (voice)

NU Naomi Unoas Nonoko Yamada (voice)

Toru Masuokaas Takashi Yamada (voice)

Yukiji Asaokaas Matsuko Yamada (voice)

Akiko Yanoas Teacher Fujihara (voice)

Kosanji Yanagiyaas Haiku Reader (voice)

Tamao Nakamuraas Shige's Friend (voice)

Chōchō Miyakoas Grandma Kikuchi (voice)

Suguru Egawaas Baseball Commentator on Television (voice)

My Neighbors the Yamadas