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Happy Hour

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Happy Hour is a 2015 Japanese drama film directed and co-written by Ryusuke Hamaguchi. Running for more than five hours, it follows four women in Kobe whose friendships and marriages are reconsidered after one of them reveals that she is seeking a divorce. Sachie Tanaka, Hazuki Kikuchi, Maiko Mihara, and Rira Kawamura, all nonprofessional performers, collectively received the best actress award at the Locarno Film Festival.

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How long is the movie Happy Hour?

Happy Hour is a 2015 Japanese drama film directed by Ryusuke Hamaguchi that runs for a staggering 317 minutes. Despite its massive length, it was widely praised by critics for its gripping pacing and emotional depth.

Who won the Best Actress award at Locarno for Happy Hour?

The film's four lead actresses jointly won the Best Actress award at the 2015 Locarno Film Festival. Notably, these were non-professional actresses who had initially attended a Hamaguchi-led acting workshop.

What is the plot of the movie Happy Hour?

The film intricately follows the lives and shifting relationships of four middle-aged women living in the Japanese city of Kobe. As they navigate personal crises and marital issues, their deep bonds of friendship are put to the test.

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