The Long Excuse
7.1 2h 4min
The Long Excuse
In this poignant drama directed by Miwa Nishikawa, the story follows a successful author, Sachio Kinugasa, portrayed by Masahiro Motoki, who grapples with the sudden loss of his wife in…
Nihon no ichiban nagai hi ketteiban
6.6 2h 15min
Nihon no ichiban nagai hi ketteiban
In July 1945, as World War II nears its conclusion, Japan is compelled to consider the Potsdam Declaration. Despite prolonged cabinet discussions, a resolution remains elusive. The United States drops…
Departures
8.0 2h 10min
Departures
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.