Ginko (Sayuri Yoshinaga) is increasingly frustrated with her younger brother Tetsuro (Tsurube Shofukutei), who has never really grown up, and dreams of becoming a famous singer. His drunken appearance at the wedding of Ginko’s daughter is the last straw for her, but she can’t quite bring herself to sever ties with him, in part blaming herself for his shambolic life. Can the sibling bond between them ultimately supersede their differences?

Director Yoji Yamada, a household name in Japan, presents a truly heart-warming human drama, with real family dynamics and thoroughly well-developed characters. Released to much critical acclaim, this film was nominated for 11 Japanese Academy awards in 2011.