Minna no Ie


Minna no Ie, also known as All About Our House, is a 2001 Japanese comedy film written and directed by Kōki Mitani. The film depicts an affluent couple who decide to build a new house, highlighting the clash between traditional Japanese and modern Western architectural styles among the people they hire to construct it.
Cast members include Naoki Tanaka, Akiko Yagi, Toshiaki Karasawa and Kunie Tanaka. The film also features cameo appearances by the Toho monsters Godzilla and Megaguirus.
The film was nominated for six Japanese Academy Awards. Naoki Tanaka and Akiko Yagi were named as Newcomers of the Year; Tanaka also won the Most Popular Performer prize.

Plot

Naosuke and Tamiko, a happily married couple, have recently purchased land in the countryside to build their new house. They approach Yanagisawa, Tamiko's junior from university and an interior designer, to design the house. However, since he is not a qualified architect, they require someone else to obtain the necessary permits and construct it. They ask Tamiko's father, a builder, to do this.
Yanagisawa is a modernist, influenced by American architecture; Tamako's father is a traditionalist. The two soon clash over the design of the house. After numerous disagreements, they gradually begin to understand each other's perspectives. The house is successfully completed.

Cast