Happy! (2006): Cast & Plot
Happy! is a 2006 drama directed by Osamu Katayama, starring Saki Aibu as Umino Miyuki, Junnosuke Taguchi and Hiroyuki Miyasako. It runs 1 hour 34 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 34m (94 min)
- Director
- Osamu Katayama
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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Japanese - Studio
- TBS
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Happy! About?
The premise of Happy! without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
After her parents die, Miyuki Umino gives up a tennis future to raise her three younger siblings. Her brother vanishes, leaving a 250‑million‑yen debt that collectors threaten to force her into work as a bathhouse hostess. Determined to clear the debt, Miyuki aims to become a tennis player and asks former senior Ootori Keiichiro for help.
Happy! Cast & Characters
Saki Aibu leads the cast as Umino Miyuki, with Junnosuke Taguchi as Ootori Keiichiro and Hiroyuki Miyasako as Sakurada Junji. Directed by Osamu Katayama; 4 actors are credited in all.
- Director Osamu Katayama
- Saki Aibu as Umino Miyuki
- Junnosuke Taguchi as Ootori Keiichiro
- Hiroyuki Miyasako as Sakurada Junji
- Mao Kobayashi
More from Osamu Katayama
One more film directed by Osamu Katayama: Peak: The Rescuers.
Happy! Plot Summary
What happens in Happy! from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Madhumathi, known as Madhu, is the daughter of MLA Suryanarayana—a rigid, power-obsessed man who believes his daughter’s choices could tilt the balance of caste-centric politics. He tries to shield her from continuing her MBBS at college and keeps her close to a circle of friends with more progressive mindsets. Yet Madhu enters her third year with unwavering dignity, dedicating herself to her studies and steering clear of relationships or love affairs.
Full summary
The whole story of Happy!, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Happy!?
9 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 9
- Question 1: not answered
- Question 2: not answered
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- Question 5: not answered
- Question 6: not answered
- Question 7: not answered
- Question 8: not answered
- Question 9: not answered
What is the full name of the female protagonist who aspires to become a doctor?
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Happy! FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Happy!, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Happy!?
Happy! runs 1 hour 34 minutes (94 minutes).
When was Happy! released?
Happy! was released on April 7, 2006.
Who directed Happy!?
Happy! was directed by Osamu Katayama.
More films by Osamu Katayama Who is in the cast of Happy!?
Happy! stars Saki Aibu as Umino Miyuki, Junnosuke Taguchi as Ootori Keiichiro and Hiroyuki Miyasako as Sakurada Junji, among 4 credited actors.
Does Happy! have a post-credit scene?
No. Happy! has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Happy! in?
The original language of Happy! is Japanese.
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