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Family of Strangers
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Family of Strangers

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User Score10 ratings
TMDB 7.616+20191h 57mJapanese
Drama

Synopsis

Three patients of different backgrounds, illnesses and stages are being treated at a psychiatric clinic in Nagano Prefecture. Their cases range from the criminal to merely asocial. That should be that, but soon matters take a darker turn when a corpse turns up and a murder has occurred. The culprit fingered is one of the patients.

Director
Hideyuki HirayamaFrom TMDB credits
Studio
Booster Project1 production companies
Release
November 1, 2019Released
Box Office

Top Cast

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Nana Komatsu
Nana Komatsu
Miss Yuki
Tsurube Shofukutei
Tsurube Shofukutei
Hidemaru Kajiki
Go Ayano
Go Ayano
Mr. Chu
Ryota Bando
Ryota Bando
Shohachi Marui
Kami Hiraiwa
Kami Hiraiwa
Kimo
Toshiki Ayata
Toshiki Ayata
Murakami
Yoshiyuki Morishita
Yoshiyuki Morishita
Dabinchi
Shingo Mizusawa
Shingo Mizusawa
Hakase

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Reviews

From TMDB users
Alunauwie
Sep 18, 2025

Family of Strangers is a powerful drama that sensitively explores life within a psychiatric hospital, offering a rare and thought-provoking perspective on mental illness. While its pacing is slow and contemplative, the emotional depth, strong acting, and beautiful cinematography make the experience immersive and moving. The film effectively conveys that behind every struggle lies a hidden story, urging us to replace judgment with empathy—especially toward those closest to us. Read the full review here: (Indonesian version : alunauwie.com)

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