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461 Days of Bento: A Promise Between Father and Son

2020Movie1 h 59 min

DramaFamily
60
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.5

A heartwarming, hopeful drama movie about everyday modern life and family.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

Skip it if you want dark or edgy material

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Not for scares, brutality or adrenaline.

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Story

Kazuki Suzumoto is divorced and he lives with his 15-year-old son Kouki. Kouki is in a susceptible time. The father feels guilty about his son. Kouki then fails his high school entrance exam. In the spring of the following year, Kouki barely passes his high school entrance exam. Kouki mentions to Kazuki that he likes his father's lunch box. The father and son make a promise to each other. Kazuki promises that he will make a lunch box everyday for Kouki. Kouki promises that he will never skip school.

Feels like

  • Heartwarming Drama
  • Father-Son Relationship
  • Slice of Life
  • Coming-of-Age Story
  • Everyday Life
  • Emotional Journey
  • Inspirational
  • Food-Centric
  • Perseverance

Cast

12 of 12

Crew

Directed by
Atsushi Kaneshige
Written by
Atsushi Kaneshige, Tadashi Shimizu
Produced by
HIRAISHI Akihiro
Music by
Toshimi Watanabe

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Facts

November 6, 2020 · 1 h 59 min · Drama, Family

Released
November 6, 2020
Runtime
1 h 59 min
Genres
Drama, Family
Original language
Japanese
Made in
Japan
Available in
4 countries

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream 461 Days of Bento: A Promise Between Father and Son?"

Questions about 461 Days of Bento: A Promise Between Father and Son

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream 461 Days of Bento: A Promise Between Father and Son?

It streams in 3 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is 461 Days of Bento: A Promise Between Father and Son worth watching?

60
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 60 (IMDb 6.5).

Is 461 Days of Bento: A Promise Between Father and Son okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Can I half-watch 461 Days of Bento: A Promise Between Father and Son?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 3 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

Is 461 Days of Bento: A Promise Between Father and Son plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and dialogue centrality (7 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is 461 Days of Bento: A Promise Between Father and Son in English?

Japanese

No, it was made in Japanese.