The Chatterboxes
みんな、おしゃべり！
Synopsis
In a town that seeks to attract minorities, the Koga family has lived for many years with a deaf father and brother. One day, a Kurdish family moves into the town, and a small misunderstanding leads to conflict between the two families. Called upon to mediate are Natsumi, the only hearing member of the Koga family, and Hiwa, the only one in the Kurdish family who speaks Japanese. As the two begin to develop feelings for each other, tensions between their families only deepen. Then one day, a doodle drawn by Shun, Natsumi’s younger brother, escalates the small clash into an issue that involves the entire town.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2026-04-01
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Tokyo International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ken Kawai
- Screenplay & Story
- Ken Kawai, Kyōhei Otoguro, Haruka Takenami
- Original Score
- Takashi Watanabe
- Original Title
- みんな、おしゃべり！
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Mandarin, Japanese, Kurdish, Turkish
- Runtime
- 2h 23m
- Production Studios
- GUM, LAUGHTRADE
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ken Kawai
Ken Kawai, Kyōhei Otoguro, Haruka Takenami
Takashi Watanabe
Eiji Mukôyama
Department Leadership Roster
Ken Kawai
Director
Ken Kawai
Writer
Kyōhei Otoguro
Writer
Haruka Takenami
Writer
Eiji Mukôyama
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Chatterboxes
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What is The Chatterboxes about?
In a town that seeks to attract minorities, the Koga family has lived for many years with a deaf father and brother. One day, a Kurdish family moves into the town, and a small misunderstanding leads to conflict between the two families. Called upon to mediate are Natsumi, the only hearing member of the Koga family, and Hiwa, the only one in the Kurdish family who speaks Japanese. As the two begin to develop feelings for each other, tensions between their families only deepen. Then one day, a doodle drawn by Shun, Natsumi’s younger brother, escalates the small clash into an issue that involves the entire town.
Who directed The Chatterboxes?
The Chatterboxes was directed by Ken Kawai.
Who stars in The Chatterboxes?
The principal cast of The Chatterboxes includes Itsuki Nagasawa, Kazuyoshi Kezuka, Hideaki Nasu, Akito Imai, Shunya Itabashi.
When was The Chatterboxes released and how long is it?
The Chatterboxes was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 2h 23m.
Who composed the musical score for The Chatterboxes?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Chatterboxes was composed by Takashi Watanabe.