Instant Numa (2009)

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Instant Numa is a quirky Japanese comedy directed by Satoshi Miki, known for his trademark dry humor and blithe disregard for logic. The story follows Haname Jinchoge, played by Kumiko Aso, an office worker who loses her publishing job when her magazine folds. Soon after, her mother, Keiko Matsuzaka, falls into a coma after nearly drowning while searching for kappa. Haname then discovers the identity of her real father, Noburo Jinchoge, portrayed by Morio Kazama. To find out the truth, Haname visits Noburo under the guise of being a distant relative. She finds him running an eccentric antique and junk shop called Light Bulb Co., alongside a punk rocker assistant named Gas, played by Ryo Kase. Fascinated by the oddities and discovering her own knack for selling, Haname decides to open her own shop. Listening to her father’s strange advice, she navigates the bizarre world of antique dealing. This acclaimed 2009 comedy delivers small comic gems and a heartwarming, eccentric family journey.

Country: Japanese

Status: Completed

Released: 2009

Genre:Comedy