A slow-burning epic of women in the city of Kobe Year 2017 Video Release 2017-12-05 Studio Icarus Films Genre Foreign MPAA Rating Not Rated Color Color Runtime 317 Animated Live-Action Full Synopsis A powerful affirmation of the immersive potential of cinema, HAPPY HOUR is a slow-burning epic chronicling the emotional journey of four thirtysomething women in the misty seaside city of Kobe. As they navigate the unsteady currents of work, domestic, and romantic lives, an unexpected rift opens that propels each to a new, richer understanding of life and love. Director Ryusuke Hamaguchi Cast Ryusuke Hamaguchi; Sachie Tanaka; Hazuki Kikuchi; Maiko Mihara; Rira Kawamura; Hiromi Demura; Shoko Fukunaga; Yuichiro Ito; Tsugumi Kugai; Hiroyuki Miura