Synopsis
Daigo, a cellist, is laid off from his orchestra and moves with his wife back to his small hometown where the living is cheaper. Thinking he’s applying for a job at a travel agency he finds he’s being interviewed for work with departures of a more permanent nature – as an undertaker’s assistant.
Facts
Awards
Asian Film Award for Best Actor, Japan Academy Prize for Director of the Year, Japan Academy Prize for Outstanding Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role, Japan Academy Prize for Screenplay of the Year, Japan Academy Prize for Picture of the Year, Academy Award for Best International Feature Film
Setting
Tokyo, Japan
Filming location
Japan
Production
TBS Holdings Inc.
Original language
Japanese
Trailer
Stills
Festival History
- Academy Awards 2009 academy_award
- Istanbul Film Festival 2009 generic
- Stockholm International Film Festival 2009 generic
- Tribeca Film Festival 2009 generic
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