島田洋七の佐賀のがばいばあちゃん (2009) : distribution, intrigue et streaming

Released in 2009, 島田洋七の佐賀のがばいばあちゃん is a notable film directed by Yôshichi Shimada, running about 113 minutes.

What it’s about. A film adaptation of the great hit memoir of Shimada Yoshichi 'Saga no Gabai Bachan' which sold a total of 6.7 million copies for the entire series. He directed and wrote the script for this film. This tear-jerking and side-splitting work depicts the days of a boy and his "gabai (amazing)" grandmother who overcomes poverty with her bright nature and witty words. In 1958, first grader Akihiro (Morita Haruto) is sent to live with his grandmother (Kayama Yoshiko) in Saga Prefecture as his family struggles financially. He is initially bewildered by the unfamiliar countryside life, but grows into an energetic boy with the help of his lively grandmother.

Who’s in it. 島田洋七の佐賀のがばいばあちゃん stars Yoshiko Kayama, Reiko Takashima, Eisaku Shindô and Ayako Kobayashi, among others.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch 島田洋七の佐賀のがばいばあちゃん page.