Family Bond (2020): cast, story & where to watch
2020 · Film
Released in 2020, Family Bond is a drama and family film directed by Hajime Gonno, running about 137 minutes.
What it’s about. Shingo Kawasaki is a master carpenter with consummate skills. He looks somewhat scary but he is full of human warmth and has a weakness for women. Living happily with his wife and daughter, he is known as a hard-worker. One day he encounters an insurance saleswoman, a single mother with a withdrawn son. Shingo becomes attached to the fatherless boy and eventually he decides to build a house for him and his saleswoman mother. Understandably, his wife, daughter and his apprentice are not very happy with his behavior. He seems unable to read the air around his home and business. While devoting himself to build the house, the boy’s father suddenly appears, wanting to come back into his child’s life.
Who’s in it. Family Bond stars Tsuyoshi Nagabuchi, Naoko Iijima, Mayumi Yamaguchi and Ryoko Hirosue, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Family Bond page.
If you liked it. Fans of Family Bond tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Family Bond (2020)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Family Bond change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Family Bond?
- Family Bond stars Tsuyoshi Nagabuchi, Naoko Iijima, Mayumi Yamaguchi, Ryoko Hirosue and Eita Nagayama.