Fukuchan of Fukufuku Flats 2014

Overview

Fukuchan of Fukufuku Flats is a 2014 Japanese comedy-drama film directed and written by Yosuke Fujita. The story centers on 32-year-old Tatsuo Fukuda, known by the nickname Fuku-chan, who is portrayed by Miyuki Oshima. Fuku-chan is a painter who lives in a run-down apartment complex called Fukufuku Flats, having moved to Tokyo more than ten years prior. He is characterized as a generous, light-hearted, and slightly chubby individual who spends his days working as a painter. The narrative follows his life until a woman from his past returns, which forces Fuku-chan to confront his long-standing fear of women. The production features a cast including Kanji Furutachi, Yoshiyoshi Arakawa, Kami Hiraiwa, and Asato Iida. Produced by Adam Torel, Naoko Arai, and Keiko Fujimura, the film has a runtime of 111 minutes. It was released in Japan on March 23, 2014, with a subsequent release date of November 8, 2014. The film is also known by its Japanese title, Fukufukusou no Fukuchan.