

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 Cast

Rentaro Mikuni
Buhei Mukai

Masahiko Tsugawa
Dr. Koichiro Ogata

Nobuko Miyamoto
Mariko

Yoshiki Arizono
Film Staff

Tokie Hidari
Patient's Wife

Yoshihiro Kato
Radiographer

Midori Kiuchi
Nurse

Mami Kumagai
Props Master

Noboru Mitani
Old Man

Takehiro Murata
Doctor

Choei Takahashi
Dying Patient

Haruna Takase
Aya Kamishima
Key Film Crew
Production Stats
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