The Last Dance
大病人
1993 · 1h 56m · Comedy, Drama · Japan
For me, this is how I'll die...
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.
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Jūzō Itami6.2Smart score
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