Uncle's Paradise(2006)
おじさん天国
Uncle's Paradise Synopsis
This surrealistic comedy follows the life of Haruo Maekawa, a young man who makes a living catching squid. Haruo is obsessed with catching a legendary giant squid rumored to live in Tokyo Bay. Haruo's uncle Takashi, fallen on hard times, comes to stay with his nephew until he can get back on his feet. Uncle Takashi is addicted to energy drinks, and seduces any woman in sight, including Haruo's girlfriend Rika. While praying at a Shintō shrine, Uncle Takashi is bitten in the scrotum by a poisonous snake and dies. The uncle is destined to spend the afterlife in Hell unless his nephew and girlfriend can rescue him from the King of Hell.
Uncle's Paradise (2006) is a fantasy, drama and comedy film directed by Shinji Imaoka, released on September 18, 2006 with a runtime of 1h 4m. It stars Minami Aoyama, Mutsuo Yoshioka, Shirō Shimomoto and Masataka Matsubara. Viewers rate it 4.6 out of 10 across 11 ratings.
- Director:
- Shinji Imaoka
- Writers:
- Fumio Moriya
- Producers:
- Keiko Satô
- Cinematographer:
- Kazuhiro Suzuki
- Production:
- Kokuei Company
- Status:
- Released
Uncle's Paradise Cast & Crew
Main cast
Minami Aoyama
as Rika Kamiyama
Mutsuo Yoshioka
as Haruo Maekawa
Shirō Shimomoto
as Takeshi Takayama
- Masataka Matsubara
Masataka Matsubara
as Kouichi Iwata
Rinako Hirasawa
as Woman in Uncle Takashi's dream
- Harumi Ogawa
Harumi Ogawa
as Kyōko Oda
Daisuke Iijima
as Maruyama
Mari Yamaguchi
as Woman in Hell
- Akira Sawada
Akira Sawada
as Woman in Hell
- Hiroshi Sato
Hiroshi Sato
as Woman in Hell
Takeshi Itō
as Enma, King of Hell
Yumeka Sasaki
as Angel of Hell with White Face and Third Eye
Key crew
Directed by Shinji Imaoka, written by Fumio Moriya, produced by Keiko Satô.
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Uncle's Paradise Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 4.6/10 from 11 ratings.
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Uncle's Paradise – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Uncle's Paradise online?
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Uncle's Paradise (2006) is available to stream on Midnight Pulp, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Uncle's Paradise?
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The main cast of Uncle's Paradise (2006) includes Minami Aoyama, Mutsuo Yoshioka, Shirō Shimomoto, Masataka Matsubara and Rinako Hirasawa. The film was directed by Shinji Imaoka. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Uncle's Paradise released?
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Uncle's Paradise was released on September 18, 2006 and runs for 1h 4m.
Is Uncle's Paradise worth watching?
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Uncle's Paradise (2006) holds an average rating of 4.6 out of 10 from 11 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy fantasy, drama and comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.