Happy Dining Table (2007): cast, story & where to watch
2007 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 2007, Happy Dining Table is a drama film directed by Takashi Komatsu, running about 108 minutes.
What it’s about. On the first day of school for third-year junior high student Nakahara Sawako (Kitano Kie), her father (Haba Yuichi, Off Balance) announces that he is quitting his teaching position and absolving from all parental responsibilities. For Sawako, this is only the latest episode in her family's parade of problems. Three years ago her father attempted suicide, and since then, things haven't been quite the same, with her mother (Ishida Yuriko, Miracle in Four Days) moving out and her studious older brother (Hiaraoka Yuta, Be With You) giving up school. Amidst the family drama, Sawako finds her own balance, working hard in school and developing a romance with cheerful transfer student Oura (Katusji Ryo, Aegis). But more obstacles lie ahead, changes that will throw her already fragile life further awry.
Who’s in it. Happy Dining Table stars Kie Kitano as Sawako Nakahara, Yuta Hiraoka as Nao Nakahara, Ryo Katsuji as Bengaku Oura and Yuichi Haba as Hiroshi Nakahara, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Happy Dining Table has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Happy Dining Table page.
If you liked it. Fans of Happy Dining Table tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Happy Dining Table (2007)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Happy Dining Table change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Happy Dining Table worth watching?
- Happy Dining Table holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Happy Dining Table?
- Happy Dining Table stars Kie Kitano, Yuta Hiraoka, Ryo Katsuji, Yuichi Haba and Yuriko Ishida.