The Funeral(1984)
…A deadly comedy.
When Wabisuke's father-in-law unexpectedly dies, the family goes through a series of random events and occurrences as the funeral unfolds over three days in their home.
Movie: The Funeral
Top 10 Billed Cast
Wabisuke Inoue
Chizuko Amamiya
Kikue Amamiya
Shinkichi Amamiya
Shigeru
Kiyo
Ebihara
Small Old Man
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