
50/50(2011)
Inspired by a true story, a comedy centered on a 27-year-old guy who learns of his cancer diagnosis and his subsequent struggle to beat the disease.


“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.

Rentaro Mikuni
Buhei Mukai

Masahiko Tsugawa
Dr. Koichiro Ogata

Nobuko Miyamoto
Mariko

Yoshiki Arizono
Film Staff

Tokie Hidari
Patient's Wife

Yoshihiro Katō
Radiographer

Midori Kiuchi
Nurse

Mami Kumagai
Props Master

Noboru Mitani
Old Man

Takehiro Murata
Doctor
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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