Daibyonin 1993

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.

Cast:

Rentaro Mikuni
Buhei Mukai 

Masahiko Tsugawa
Dr. Koichiro Ogata 

Nobuko Miyamoto
Mariko 

Yoshiki Arizono
Film Staff 

Tokie Hidari
Patient's Wife 

Yoshihiro Katō
Radiographer 

• Tanz am Abgrund
• The Last Dance
• The Seriously Ill