Masashi is a family photographer, who begins to take staged photos of his family, dressing up in clothing showing off their dream jobs. When the pictures gain popularity, Masashi receives requests from all across Japan to take pictures of families with stories to tell. After the 2011 earthquake, Masashi volunteers to “clean photos” in Fukushima and comes to reevaluate the act of taking pictures and the meaning of family photos. The Asadas was inspired by photographer Asada Masashi’s photography books. Nakano Ryota, who has told stories of families in Her Love Boils Bathwater and A Long Goodbye, once again delivers consolation and warmth with humor through The Asadas. The movie features star actors Ninomiya Kazunari and Tsumabuki Satoshi. (PARK Sun Young)