Have a Nice Day (2006 Film)

Have a Nice Day (Japanese: ハヴァ、ナイスデー) is a 2006 Japanese anthology film. The project is a compilation of 18 short films, united by the thematic constraint that each segment had to be filmed within a 24-hour period.

Production

The film features contributions from a variety of directors, including Hitoshi Yazaki, Yuki Tanada, Hiroyuki Nakano, Masahiko Nagasawa, and Masaya Kakei. The production structure required each participating director to complete their respective short within a single day, resulting in a diverse collection of narratives under the "24 hours" theme.

Cast and Crew

The anthology involved a large ensemble of directors and screenwriters. Notable directors include Masahiko Nagasawa, who directed the segment Birthday Girl, and Asako Hyuga, who directed Waiter. The cast features various Japanese actors, including Sayuri Oyamada, Jun Murakami, Go Ayano, and Motoki Ochiai.

Release

The film was released in Japan on October 21, 2006. It has a total runtime of 206 minutes.