Three patients of different backgrounds, illnesses and stages are being treated at a psychiatric clinic in Nagano Prefecture. Their cases range from the criminal to merely asocial. That should be that, but soon matters take a darker turn when a corpse turns up and a murder has occurred. The culprit fingered is one of the patients.

Miss Yuki

Hidemaru Kajiki

Mr. Chu

Shohachi Marui

Kimo

Murakami

Dabinchi

Hakase

Teppo

Fu-san

Ojigi

Dou-san

Kayo Shimazaki

Nobuo Shimazaki

Tomiko Tsukamoto

Otani

Sanae Ishida

Shigemune

Inami
Family of Strangers is a powerful drama that sensitively explores life within a psychiatric hospital, offering a rare and thought-provoking perspective on mental illness. While its pacing is slow and contemplative, the emotional depth, strong acting, and beautiful cinematography make the experience immersive and moving. The film effectively conveys that behind every struggle lies a hidden story, urging us to replace judgment with empathy—especially toward those closest to us. Read the full review here: (Indonesian version : alunauwie.com)
November 1, 2019

Miss Yuki

Hidemaru Kajiki

Mr. Chu

Shohachi Marui

Kimo

Murakami

Dabinchi

Hakase

Teppo

Fu-san

Ojigi

Dou-san

Kayo Shimazaki

Nobuo Shimazaki

Tomiko Tsukamoto

Otani

Sanae Ishida

Shigemune

Inami
Family of Strangers is a powerful drama that sensitively explores life within a psychiatric hospital, offering a rare and thought-provoking perspective on mental illness. While its pacing is slow and contemplative, the emotional depth, strong acting, and beautiful cinematography make the experience immersive and moving. The film effectively conveys that behind every struggle lies a hidden story, urging us to replace judgment with empathy—especially toward those closest to us. Read the full review here: (Indonesian version : alunauwie.com)
