No pun intended - also the main character does not want to do that anyway. I reckon you could call that clever. On the other hand, certain circumstances make things even worse. It also says a lot about your neighbors who care more about when you take the trash out (there are only certain days you are allowed to do so - stinky floors and all that), but not so much about your well being.
The apartment is quite big I have to admit. I reckon the man of the house earns a lot of money - never been to Japan but I don't think the 80s were cheaper than they are now ... and now apparently it is quite ... well expensive. So suspend your disbelief and go or rather stay home with those crazy characters.
Some interesting effects - and a mother who has to go above and beyond ... who is left to clean up the mess though? Well you have to watch and see ... it is a slow burner for most of the time ... but when the mayhem starts ... well there is no hiding ... especially when the camera follows you (a scene that is shot from above is just amazing to say the least) ...
