Typhoon Family

In the 2019 crime drama Typhoon Family, viewers are drawn into the tangled web of a family with a notorious past. Ittetsu and Maitsuko, a seemingly ordinary married couple, are anything but typical. Years prior, they pulled off a daring bank heist, making off with millions and leaving behind a life of crime to vanish without a trace. Fast forward to the present, their children gather not just to mourn their parents, but to lay claim to the ill-gotten fortune that has lingered in the shadows of their family’s legacy. The juxtaposition of their parents' criminal past against the mundane realities of family life creates a rich tapestry of tension and dark humor.

As the siblings delve into their parents' hidden secrets, they are forced to confront not only the moral implications of their inheritance but also the shifting dynamics of their own relationships. Each character grapples with their identity and the weight of their family’s legacy, leading to a blend of comedy and drama that reveals the absurdity of their situation. With a modest IMDb rating of 5.4, Typhoon Family may not be a blockbuster hit, but it offers a compelling exploration of loyalty, greed, and the lengths one will go to for family—making it a thought-provoking watch for those intrigued by the complexities of familial bonds intertwined with crime.