Uncle's Paradise
Original title: おじさん天国
Overview
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.
Top-billed cast
Crew
- Director
- Shinji Imaoka
- Writer
- Fumio Moriya
- Producer
- Keiko Satô
- Production
- Kokuei Company
Frequently asked questions
What is Uncle's Paradise rated?
Uncle's Paradise has an audience rating of 4.6 out of 10 from 11 votes.
Who directed Uncle's Paradise?
Uncle's Paradise was directed by Shinji Imaoka.
When was Uncle's Paradise released?
Uncle's Paradise was released in 2006.
