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6.9 1h 56m

The Last Dance

"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.

Top Cast

  • Rentaro Mikuni

    Rentaro Mikuni

    Buhei Mukai

  • Masahiko Tsugawa

    Masahiko Tsugawa

    Dr. Koichiro Ogata

  • Nobuko Miyamoto

    Nobuko Miyamoto

    Mariko

  • Yoshiki Arizono

    Yoshiki Arizono

    Film Staff

  • Tokie Hidari

    Tokie Hidari

    Patient's Wife

  • Yoshihiro Katō

    Yoshihiro Katō

    Radiographer

  • Midori Kiuchi

    Midori Kiuchi

    Nurse

  • Mami Kumagai

    Mami Kumagai

    Props Master

  • Noboru Mitani

    Noboru Mitani

    Old Man

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.

Rating

6.9 / 10
13 Reviews
1 Popular

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