Film archive, 2026

What We Call Happiness

それって幸せ？

Director Enomoto Norio

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Three people in their late 30s devote themselves to hobbies that seem utterly worthless to others. Yet these seemingly trivial pursuits are precious to them. Then, a major incident brings their separate worlds into an unexpected intersection.

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What We Call Happiness 1 — ©“What We Call Happiness” Project

What We Call Happiness 2 — ©“What We Call Happiness” Project

What We Call Happiness 3 — ©“What We Call Happiness” Project

What We Call Happiness 4 — ©“What We Call Happiness” Project

Film details

Director: Enomoto Norio
Country/Region: Japan
Year: 2026
Length: 92min
Original language: Japanese
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Director

Enomoto Norio

Born in Wakayama in 1959, Enomoto made his directorial debut with A Sky Too Far to See(2011). His short Something Wicked Comes Over the Wall(2012) was selected for the 25th TIFF. Other works include Mori no Café (Forest Café)(2015).

From Tokyo International Film Festival 2026, No. 39

Credits

Director: Enomoto Norio
Screenplay: Enomoto Norio
Executive producer: Maruyama Yohei
Producer: Maki Taro
Cinematography: Furuya Kouichi
Music: Yasuda Fumio
Cast: Miura Takahiro, Sugino Kiki, Mori Yusaku, Nawata Canon, Koichi Mantaro
Distributor in Japan: Fly Free Entertainment

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What We Call HappinessTokyo International Film Festival 2026, No. 39Special Screenings

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东京国际电影节, 2026Special Screenings, Official selection

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