My Neighbors the Yamadas (1999)
1h 44m | PG-13
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.
Director: Isao Takahata
Studio: Studio Ghibli
Genre: Animation, Comedy, Family
Video: 720p
Cast
Hayato Isohata
as Yamada Noboru (voice)
Masako Araki
as Yamano Shige (voice)
Naomi Uno
as Yamada Nonoko (voice)
Toru Masuoka
as Yamada Takashi (voice)
Yukiji Asaoka
as Yamada Matsuko (voice)
Akiko Yano
as Fujihara Sensei (voice)
Reviews
My Neighbors The Yamadas offers a heartfelt portrayal of everyday family life through a series of relatable and lighthearted vignettes. Its unique, minimalist art style and warm color palette enhance the emotional tone, setting it apart from other Studio Ghibli works. Full of life lessons and gentle humor, this film is perfect for family viewing and reminds us of the beauty in ordinary moments. Read the full review here: (Indonesian version : alunauwie.com) and (English version : uwiepuspita.com)