Being Two Isn't Easy

Kon Ichikawa, master of the widescreen domestic drama, turns his eye to the terrible twos. A small boy approaches his second birthday, much to the consternation of his parents. It's a rare comedy from the director, but still manages to wring pathos from its simple premise.

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Being Two Isn't Easy was released in 1962 (JA original-language production), with a runtime of 88 minutes.