Directed by:
Satoshi IsakaCinematography:
上野彰吾Cast:
Kōji Yakusho, Masayuki Ibu, Haruka Igawa, Ittoku Kishibe, Sayaka Kuon, Satomi Tezuka, Takashi Sasano, Katsumi Takahashi, Kenji Kawahara, 小市慢太郎, Nao Minamisawa (more)Plots(1)
When an elephant senses that its own death is near, it leaves its herd and heads off to search for a place to die. Perhaps it does not want its death to be seen? Or perhaps it wants to sever its attachment to this world? A happy family comprised of a husband, wife and two kids. Yukihiro Fujiyama (Koji Yakusho), 48, enjoys a good position as department head with excellent future prospects in a reputable real estate company. However, suddenly one day he discovers that he has a lung cancer. Although thrown into confusion by the doctor's declaration of having only six months to live, Fujiyama decides to just live out his remaining days rather than accept life-prolonging treatment. Fujiyama leaves the company and spends his time living in the "now" with his wife and children. During this renewal of his relationship with his wife, he truly feels the happiness of daily life as a couple, and comes to understand the meaning of being a married couple. Their "now" becomes an unforgettable and irreplaceable time. (Shochiku)
(more)Cast
Kōji Yakusho
Japan
Best movies:
University of Laughs (2004)
Eureka (2000)
I Just Didn't Do It (2006)
Masayuki Ibu
Japan
Best movies:
Empire of the Sun (1987)
Heaven and Earth (1990)
Achilles and the Tortoise (2008)
Haruka Igawa
Japan
Best movies:
Ikigami: The Ultimate Limit (2008)
Until the Lights Come Back (2005)
Tokyo Sonata (2008)
Ittoku Kishibe
Japan
Best movies:
Vengeance for Sale (2001)
Zatoichi: The Blind Swordsman (2003)
Tokyo Bordello (1987)
Sayaka Kuon
Best movies:
Breathe In, Breathe Out (2004)
Satomi Tezuka
Japan
Best movies:
Šindó (2007)
The Taste of Tea (2004)
April Bride (2009)
Takashi Sasano
Japan
Best movies:
Departures (2008)
Our Mother (2008)
The Hidden Blade (2004)
Katsumi Takahashi
Japan
Best movies:
Colorful (2010)
Hula Girls (2006)
Murder On The Orient Express (2015) (TV movie)
Kenji Kawahara
Japan
Best movies:
I Just Didn't Do It (2006)
Tokyo Sonata (2008)
Chronicle of My Mother (2011)
小市慢太郎
Japan
Best movies:
Dear Friends (2007)
Ring (1998)
Radiance (2017)
Nao Minamisawa
Japan
Best movies:
Shun Shioya
Japan
Best movies:
Virgin Snow (2007)
Sea Without Exit (2006)
Like a Dragon (2007)