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The Last Dance

The Last Dance

For me, this is how I'll die...

19936.61h 56m

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.

Directed by Jūzō Itami
Written by Jūzō Itami
Produced by Seigo Hosogoe, Yasushi Tamaoki
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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

Takehiro Murata

Takehiro Murata

Doctor

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Themes & Keywords

cancerhospitalhospitalizationfamily dynamicsterminal cancerfilm directingfilm directornational customssocial practices

About The Last Dance

The Last Dance is a drama, comedy film released in 1993 exploring themes of cancer, hospital, hospitalization, family dynamics, terminal cancer, film directing. Directed by Jūzō Itami, it stars Rentaro Mikuni, Masahiko Tsugawa, Nobuko Miyamoto. 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.

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