Kaeranai Ojisan (2022)

Other name: 帰らないおじさん, Shall We After Five?

Description:

Kaeranai Ojisan invites viewers into the heartwarming world of three elderly gentlemen who transform their everyday routine into an extraordinary adventure. After their long workdays, these friends forgo heading straight home, instead meeting up at a familiar park. Their unique ritual involves a delightful challenge: to meticulously discuss and then enthusiastically carry out ingenious games that require no money at all.

This charming narrative explores how imagination becomes their greatest resource. From crafting elaborate challenges using only natural park elements to engaging in competitive, yet friendly, mind games and creative problem-solving, their afternoons are filled with genuine enjoyment. The film beautifully captures the essence of lasting friendship, the simple joys of life, and the enduring human spirit that seeks connection and fun. Discover how these three men redefine what it means to be entertained, proving that true happiness and youthful exuberance are found not in monetary pursuits, but in shared laughter, cleverness, and the bonds of camaraderie.

Producer: TBS

Country: Japanese

Status: Completed

Released: 2022

Genre:Comedy; Friendship