Family Secrets (2006): cast, story & where to watch
2006 · Film
Released in 2006, Family Secrets is a comedy and drama film directed by Shotaro Kobayashi, running about 82 minutes.
What it’s about. Kenji Shimamura has trouble being intimate with his girlfriend Noriko after a lifetime of watching his parents bicker over his father’s infidelity. After he spurns her advances, causing her to storm off in an offended rage, he decides it’s time to seek psychological help. Unfortunately that costs money and the best way to earn some quick cash in his family is to spy on his dad for his mother. He quickly discovers his dad has a young girlfriend named Yukari. Figuring the best way to deal with this gracefully is to come clean with Yukari he tells her all about their family and the real estate business his parents run together. Unfortunately, however, his plan backfires. Instead of being scared off Yukari applies for a job at the family business and befriends Kenji’s mother, setting up a chain of events that makes things awkward for everyone involved.
Who’s in it. Family Secrets stars Masahiro Hisano as Kenji Shimamura, Yoko Akino as Kyoko Shimamura, Jakujaku Katsura as Koji Shimamura and Chisun as Yukari Osawa, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Family Secrets page.
If you liked it. Fans of Family Secrets tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Family Secrets (2006)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Family Secrets change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Family Secrets?
- Family Secrets stars Masahiro Hisano, Yoko Akino, Jakujaku Katsura, Chisun and Mitsuki Tanimura.
- When was Family Secrets released?
- Family Secrets was released in 2006, with a runtime of about 82 minutes.