The Last Dance

May 29, 1993

1h 56m

★ 6.6

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

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.

Genres

Drama

Comedy

Production Companies

Itami Productions

The Last Dance Trailers

Cast

Buhei Mukai

Rentaro Mikuni

Dr. Koichiro Ogata

Masahiko Tsugawa

Mariko

Nobuko Miyamoto

Film Staff

Yoshiki Arizono

Patient's Wife

Tokie Hidari

Radiographer

Yoshihiro Katō

Nurse

Midori Kiuchi

Props Master

Mami Kumagai

Old Man

Noboru Mitani

Doctor

Takehiro Murata

Dying Patient

Chōei Takahashi

Aya Kamishima

Haruna Takase

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