Supermarket Woman
A struggling Japanese neighborhood supermarket manager chances upon an old classmate, who has plenty of ideas for revitalizing his business.
Critics Sentiment
Goro pursues thieves in dekotora to rescue Hanako
Store manager takes bribes and joins Bargains Galore
The film drops to its lowest point during the formulaic betrayal subplot but surges dramatically during the exciting dekotora chase sequence.
Supermarket Woman follows a predictable but charming arc, elevated primarily by Nobuko Miyamoto's contagious performance and Itami's detailed supermarket world-building. While critics found the formula simplistic and cartoonish at times, the film's genuine warmth and exciting action sequences, particularly the climactic chase, won over many viewers despite its juvenile approach.
Full cast
Showing 20 of 35
Nobuko Miyamoto
Hanako Inoue
Masahiko Tsugawa
Kobayashi Goro
Sen Yano
Kikuni
Shirō Itō
Company President
Yuji Miyake
Kiyo
Hikaru Ijūin
Fresh Fish Department Assistant
Naomasa Musaka
Butcher Department Chief
Akiko Matsumoto
Ikuyo
Takejyo Aki
Material Department Chief
Yoko Nogiwa
Visitor
Mansaku Fuwa
Scrap Meat Contractor
Shinoburyû
Salesclerk
Choei Takahashi
Shin
Aki Takejo
Ume
Shingo Yanagisawa
Take
Manpuku Kin
Gori
Kazuki Kosakai
Sales Promotion Staff
Saburo Satoki
Parking Attendant
Moeko Ezawa
Pato
Hideko Hara
Pato
Crew
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