A Tale of Happiness(1988)
うれしはずかし物語
A Tale of Happiness Synopsis
A department manager at his company, buys a one-room apartment to have some space to himself. He signs an agreement with a young woman and has an affair with her once a week at the apartment.
A Tale of Happiness (1988) is a drama and comedy film directed by Yōichi Higashi, released on March 19, 1988 with a runtime of 1h 29m. It stars Maiko Kawakami, Minori Terada, Shuko Honami and Hiroyuki Watari. Viewers rate it 5.3 out of 10 across 6 ratings.
- Director:
- Yōichi Higashi
- Writers:
- Yo Takeyama, George Akiyama
- Producers:
- Koji Chiba
- Cinematographer:
- Koichi Kawakami
- Production:
- Nikkatsu Corporation
- Status:
- Released
A Tale of Happiness Cast & Crew
Main cast
Maiko Kawakami
as Chako
Minori Terada
as Yusuke Mikuni
- Shuko Honami
Shuko Honami
as Wakako Mikuni
- Hiroyuki Watari
Hiroyuki Watari
as Sotoyama
Kaori Asô
as Yasuko
- Junpei Kusami
Junpei Kusami
as Amemiya
Key crew
Directed by Yōichi Higashi, written by Yo Takeyama and George Akiyama, produced by Koji Chiba.
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A Tale of Happiness Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.3/10 from 6 ratings.
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A Tale of Happiness – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch A Tale of Happiness online?
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A Tale of Happiness (1988) is available to stream on U-NEXT. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in A Tale of Happiness?
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The main cast of A Tale of Happiness (1988) includes Maiko Kawakami, Minori Terada, Shuko Honami, Hiroyuki Watari and Kaori Asô. The film was directed by Yōichi Higashi. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was A Tale of Happiness released?
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A Tale of Happiness was released on March 19, 1988 and runs for 1h 29m.
Is A Tale of Happiness worth watching?
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A Tale of Happiness (1988) holds an average rating of 5.3 out of 10 from 6 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.