Dear Family (2024): cast, story & where to watch

2024 · Film · ★ 7.9

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Released in 2024, Dear Family is a drama and family film directed by Sho Tsukikawa.

What it’s about. Nobumasa Tsuboi (Yo Oizumi) runs a small factory in a small town. He has a daughter Yoshimi Tsuboi (Riko Fukumoto) who suffers from a congenital heart disease. A doctor tells Nobumasa Tsuboi that his daughter will only live for about 10 more years. Nobumasa Tsuboi is devastated that his daughter won't live past the ago of 20. Nobumasa Tsuboi and his wife Yoko Tsuboi (Miho Kanno) cannot accept the diagnosis. Even though he has no medical knowledge or experience, Nobumasa Tsuboi begins to study about artificial hearts.

Who’s in it. Dear Family stars Yo Oizumi as Tsuboi Nobumasa, Miho Kanno as Tsuboi Yoko, Riko Fukumoto as Tsuboi Yoshimi and Rina Kawaei as Tsuboi Nami, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 7.9/10, Dear Family has been warmly received by audiences.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Dear Family page.

If you liked it. Fans of Dear Family tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Dear Family (2024)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for Dear Family change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is Dear Family worth watching?
Dear Family holds an audience score of 7.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and family. Most viewers rate it highly.
Who stars in Dear Family?
Dear Family stars Yo Oizumi, Miho Kanno, Riko Fukumoto, Rina Kawaei and Miu Arai.
When was Dear Family released?
Dear Family was released in 2024.