Household X

The story takes place in a new residential area in the outskirts of Tokyo A family photograph adorns the living room of the Hashimoto family It is a heartwarming shot of the three family members from when they first moved here finally having bought their own home that they had wanted for so long Wife Michiko hangs the laundry everyday Husband Kenichi leaves for work without a word Son Hiroaki has a parttime job returns home early and disappears into his room The Hashimoto Family no longer eats meal together at the dining table or spends time together in the living room Michiko yearns for a different relationship with her family and is gradually overcome by loneliness While feeling pressured from the trifling matters that occur within the residential community Michiko tries to fill the emptiness that she hides in her heart