Watashi no Uchi ni wa, Nanimo Nai (2016)

Other name: わたしのウチには、なんにもない。, Watashi no Uchi ni wa, Nannimo Nai, I Have Nothing in My House

Description:

From the manga "Watashi no Uchi ni wa, Nanimo Nai" comes a poignant film about Mai, a woman on an intense journey towards a Nannimo Nai Lifestyle. Once burdened by a messy room, Mai now meticulously declutters, aiming for a home with almost no belongings. This extreme minimalism, however, frequently surprises her visiting friends and clashes deeply with her mother Fumi and grandmother Hatsuko, who hold onto every cherished item. As Mai strives for her ideal sparse living, she finds unwavering emotional support from her husband Tsutomu and her two beloved cats. The story delves into Mai’s personal quest to understand the relationship between her possessions and her sense of self, exploring themes of belonging, detachment, and the challenging balance between personal ideals and family traditions in a heartfelt and relatable way.

Episodes: 6

Producer: NHK

Director: Udo Yoshifumi [有働佳史]

Country: Japanese

Status: Completed

Released: 2016

Genre:Comedy; Manga; Miniseries