
Takada, a Japanese fisherman has been estranged from his son for many years, but when the son is diagnosed with terminal cancer his daughter-in-law, Rie, summons him to the hospital. Through a series of obstacles and relationships, he is brought unexpectedly closer to both an understanding of himself and of his son.
This incarnation of Animal Farm is filled with the generic plot points, immature humor, cardboard characters and visual flaws that you have come to know from today’s lesser children’s films.
Set against the backdrop of the Jim Crow era, the film offers layered representation.
A strong representation of African Americans in this film features evil spirits and horror-themed elements.
The relationship between the characters is what makes this film stand out, and it’s just all-around fun.
Acutely funny and always well-intentioned, Last Week Tonight has a lot of heart for a satirical-news program.