My Grandpa (2003): Cast & Plot
My Grandpa is a 2003 comedy drama directed by Yōichi Higashi, starring Bunta Sugawara as Godai Kenzo, Satomi Ishihara and Mitsuru Hirata. It runs 1 hour 53 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 53m (113 min)
- Director
- Yōichi Higashi
- Original language
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Japanese - Studio
- Toei Company
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is My Grandpa About?
The premise of My Grandpa without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Kenzo, newly freed for killing a gangster, moves in with his son whose marriage is failing. His 14‑year‑old granddaughter Tamako is ostracized when she learns of his crime, but he shields her from bullies. Tamako gains confidence, feeling she inherited his strength. Their peace shatters when a gang associate and the slain man's son seek revenge.
My Grandpa Themes & Keywords
· 5 tags- grandfather
- school bully
- gangster
- high school student
- based on novel
My Grandpa Cast & Characters
Bunta Sugawara leads the cast as Godai Kenzo, with Satomi Ishihara as Tamako and Mitsuru Hirata as Keiichi. Directed by Yōichi Higashi; 9 actors are credited in all.
- Director Yōichi Higashi
- Bunta Sugawara as Godai Kenzo
- Satomi Ishihara as Tamako
- Mitsuru Hirata as Keiichi
- Masatô Ibu as Ryuzo Hikita
Also Starring in My Grandpa
· 5 more- Tadanobu Asano S. Nakatoh
- Yoshiko Miyazaki Chieko
- Tomomi Miyauchi
- Kuriko Namino
- Taro Fujioka
My Grandpa Plot Summary
What happens in My Grandpa from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Tamako, Satomi Ishihara, is a 14-year-old junior high school student and the sole daughter of the Godai family. Her parents’ marriage is faltering, she faces bullying at school, and she clings to the memory of her grandfather, Kenzo Godai, who went to jail 13 years earlier for killing a yakuza gangster. She eagerly awaits the day he can come home.
Full summary
The whole story of My Grandpa, scene by scene
My Grandpa Also Known As
5 alternative titles, including “Watashi no guranpa” and “Мой дедушка”.
- Also known as
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- Watashi no guranpa
- Мой дедушка
- わたしのグランパ
- Meu avô
- 나의 할아버지
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My Grandpa FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of My Grandpa, each answered in a sentence.
How long is My Grandpa?
My Grandpa runs 1 hour 53 minutes (113 minutes).
When was My Grandpa released?
My Grandpa was released on April 5, 2003.
Who directed My Grandpa?
My Grandpa was directed by Yōichi Higashi.
More films by Yōichi Higashi Who is in the cast of My Grandpa?
My Grandpa stars Bunta Sugawara as Godai Kenzo, Satomi Ishihara as Tamako and Mitsuru Hirata as Keiichi, among 9 credited actors.
Does My Grandpa have a post-credit scene?
No. My Grandpa has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is My Grandpa in?
The original language of My Grandpa is Japanese.
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