8 Japanese Films about Parenting from Good - Toxic, Full of Valuable Life Lessons

A Japanese film about parenting, A MOTHER'S TOUCH (2022) has a touching story. It follows Reiko, the world's first deaf-mute mother, who supports her son, Satoshi, in facing significant challenges. Together, they learn to communicate using the "Finger Braille" method. This film teaches about the power of a mother's love and her struggles. A MOTHER'S TOUCH has a rating of 8.1 on MyDramaList.

LIKE FATHER LIKE SON (2013) is a Japanese film about parenting directed by Hirokazu Kore-eda. The film tells the story of Ryota, who discovers that his biological child was switched at birth. Conflict arises when he must choose between the child he has raised and his biological child. This award-winning film has a rating of 8.2 on MyDramaList and is available on Netflix.

The film SHOPLIFTERS (2018) tells the story of a family of shoplifters who provide genuine love to their children. Although the plot unfolds slowly, SHOPLIFTERS offers a profound message about the meaning of true family. The film has a rating of 8.3 on MyDramaList and is available on Prime Video.

The film NOSTALGIA (2017) narrates the relationship between a father and his child that initially feels awkward. Mutsuko, the child, feels that her father does not understand her due to rigid family traditions. However, as she grows up, she realizes that her father's attitude is a form of love that she had not recognized before. It has a rating of 6.0 on MyDramaList.

The story DEAR FAMILY (2024) follows Nobumasa Tsuboi, a father who strives to save his daughter, Yoshimi, who has a congenital heart disease. Nobumasa decides to learn about artificial hearts despite having no medical experience. The film presents a story full of sacrifice and family dedication. It has a rating of 7.6 on MyDramaList.

MOM, IS THAT YOU?! (2023) is a Japanese film about parenting that tells the story of Akio Kizaki, a department head at a large company, who tries to mend his relationship with his daughter. In the process, he discovers a new meaning of family and parent-child relationships. The film has a rating of 7.6 on MyDramaList.

Another Japanese film about parenting, MOTHER (2020) depicts the conflict-filled relationship between a mother and her child due to toxic parenting. Akiko, a single mother, relies on her son, Shuhei, to solve her problems. MOTHER delivers a powerful message about the impact of toxic relationships within families. The film has a rating of 7.4 on MyDramaList and is available on Netflix.

The film MOTHERHOOD (2022) tells the story of Sayaka, a teacher shaken by her emotionally empty childhood. Her relationship with her mother, Rumiko, is the main focus of this story. MOTHERHOOD teaches that a mother's love does not always align with her child's expectations. The film has a rating of 7.7 on MyDramaList and is available on Prime Video. Find more interesting Japanese film recommendations at kapanlagi.com. If not now, when?