He spent over 20 years finding numerous variations on the conflict between generations trying to maintain a happy home.

What is ‘Good Morning’ About?

Set in a Tokyo suburb and filled with subtle humor, this comedy satirizes postwar consumerism.

Masahiko Shimazu as Isamu Hayashi sticking his tongue out in Good Morning

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Good Morningis available to stream on Max in the U.S.

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Masahiko Shimazu as Isamu Hayashi and Koji Shitaru as Minoru looking at something in Good Morning.

Image via Shockihu Films Ltd.

two policemen in the back of a suburban scene in Good Morning

Image via Shockihu Films Ltd.