| Director | Beeban Kidron |
|---|---|
| Genre | drama film, romantic comedy |
| Runtime | 90 min |
| Country | Japan, United States |
| Budget | $16 million |
| Box office | $28 million |
In 1969, Pearl Berman has just returned home from her husband Jack's funeral, her grief disrupted by her many relatives animatedly discussing which parkway offered the best route to the cemetery. Pearl's family tackles any and every subject – from body odor to toilets to Tupperware to borscht – as if it is worthy of a major debate.