Laid off from his corporate job, middle-aged family man Masao (Kenji Sawada) buys an old house in a resort town and turns it into a bed and breakfast. Though he and his family run the place with hope and optimism, their little inn struggles to attract guests.  Just when they think they have turned a corner with their first guest, their real nightmare has only just begun.

Barely a month after presenting the shockingly violent Ichi the Killer (2001) at Toronto International Film Festival, director Takashi Miike debuted The Happiness of the Katakuris—a horror comedy— at Tokyo International Film Festival. A delirious concoction that includes claymation, song and dance, and karaoke, The Happiness of the Katakuris is as zany as films come. Best known for his gory pictures, the prolific Japanese director showcases a wide range of creative prowess in this hilarious gem.

This film will be presented in a rare 35mm print.

Takashi Miike (b. 1960, Japan) is a director, producer, playwright, and actor. He studied at the Yokohama Broadcasting Technical School before joining the television industry and eventually transitioning to a career as a film director. His works are known for their distinctively violent and gory content and are often categorised as cult films. His body of work includes a wide range of topics and genres. He received the Maverick Director Award at the Rome Film Festival in 2014. Some of his other notable works include Ichi the Killer (2001), Visitor Q (2001), and Gozu (2003), all considered cult classics.