Ikiru
Directed by Akira Kurosawa, this 1952 film follows the poignant journey of Kanji Watanabe, a middle-aged bureaucrat who, upon learning of his terminal illness, embarks on a quest to find meaning in his seemingly mundane life. The narrative delves into themes of existential reflection and the human desire to leave a lasting impact. Featuring a compelling performance by Takashi Shimura, the film is celebrated for its profound storytelling and emotional depth. While it did not receive major awards, it remains a significant work in Kurosawa’s filmography. For those interested, it can be viewed for free on Soap2day.
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Genre: Drama, Top250Movies
Director: Akira Kurosawa
Actors: Akira Sera, Akira Tani, Atsushi Watanabe, Bokuzen Hidari, Daisuke Katô, Eiko Miyoshi, Fuyuki Murakami, Harue Kuramoto, Haruo Tanaka, Hirayoshi Aono, Hiroshi Hayashi, Ichirô Chiba, Isao Kimura, Junpei Natsuki, Kamatari Fujiwara, Kin Sugai, Kumeko Urabe, Kusuo Abe, Kyôko Seki, Makoto Kobori, Masao Shimizu, Miki Odagiri, Minoru Chiaki, Minosuke Yamada, Nobuo Kaneko, Nobuo Nakamura, Noriko Honma, Rasa Saya, Sachio Sakai, Seiji Miyaguchi, Shin'ichi Himori, Takashi Shimura, Tomo'o Nagai, Toranosuke Ogawa, Toshiyuki Ichimura, Yatsuko Tan'ami, Yoshie Minami, Yôyô Kojima, Yūnosuke Itō
Country: Japan
Company: Bluebush Productions, TOHO, Toho Company
Worldwide Gross: $108,539