Happy Life (2024)

Other name: 嬉々な生活 ; Kikina Seikatsu

Synopsis: “Kiki, a junior high school student, lives with her father Kensuke, younger brother Ryo, and younger sister Anna in a new housing complex. They were once a happy family, with Kiki and her mother tending to their flower-filled balcony. However, everything changes when their mother unexpectedly passes away. Kensuke falls into despair and loses his job, leaving Kiki to support the family alongside caring for her siblings. One day, Kiki witnesses a mysterious event involving her former teacher, Ms. Kozuma. With Ms. Kozuma’s help, Kiki strives to turn her life around. Despite their difficult circumstances, the children continue to live life to the fullest. The young actors deliver passionate and confident performances in this 1 hour and 31 minute film that will be released on Jul 14, 2024 (Festival).”