Always: Sunset on Third Street 2 (2007)

Chagawa finds it increasing difficult to support his young ward Junnosuke in his store across the street from the Suzuki garage on Third Street. Unless he can provide a better life, Junnosuke's rich father, Kawabata will take him away. Chagawa focuses once again on winning the "Akutagawa-sho" literary award and the prize money coming with it. Mika, a 7-year old relative of the Suzukis is left to stay with them when her father has business reverses. She is accustomed to a richer life style and at first her behavior is very spoiled but is humbled when sees the menial chores that her same-aged cousin Ippei performs. Mutsuko continues to work in the family as a mechanic but has an aspiring boyfriend Takeo, who is studying cooking. Chagawa seeks to find Hiromi, who has become successful once more as the exotic dancer "Betty."

All Releases

Domestic ()
International (100%)
$42,308,657
Worldwide
$42,308,657
Summary Details
Earliest Release DateNovember 3, 2007 (Japan)
Running Time2 hr 26 min
GenresComedy Drama Family

By Release

Release GroupRolloutMarketsDomesticInternationalWorldwide
Original ReleaseNovember 3-September 19, 2008APAC$42,304,705$42,304,705
2010 Re-releaseJune 17, 2010Hong Kong$3,952$3,952

By Region

APAC# ReleasesLifetime GrossRank
Japan1$42,235,940173
Taiwan1$35,0732,235
Thailand1$29,7402,510
Hong Kong1$3,9524,420