The Last Dance (1993)

05/29/1993 (JP) • 1h 56m

Drama, Comedy

For me, this is how I'll die...

Overview

A successful Japanese movie director in his sixties becomes increasingly ill while working on his latest film. Though his family, friends, and doctor try to keep the secret of his terminal cancer from him, Buhei gradually comes to realize the truth of his condition, leading him on a journey of despair, anger, and – ultimately – acceptance.

Top Billed Cast

Rentaro Mikuni

Buhei Mukai

Masahiko Tsugawa

Dr. Koichiro Ogata

Yoshiki Arizono

Film Staff

Tokie Hidari

Patient's Wife

Yoshihiro Katō

Radiographer

Mami Kumagai

Props Master


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Status

Released

Original Language

Japanese

Budget

-

Revenue

-

Keywords

cancer

hospital

hospitalization

family dynamics

terminal cancer

film directing

film director

national customs

social practices

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