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The Long Excuse (2016)
Director: Miwa Nishikawa
Cast: Masahiro Motoki, Pistol Takehara, Kenshin Fujita, Tamaki Shiratori
7.1
100%Runtime124 min
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A recently widowed writer whose wife died in a bus crash comes to terms with his grief—or lack of it—in caring for the children of a working man who also lost his wife in the same accident.
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Fans of poignant, thoughtful Japanese dramas will appreciate the nuanced performances and reflective exploration of grief in The Long Excuse (2016), directed by Miwa Nishikawa. Masahiro Motoki delivers a standout turn as the recently widowed writer who comes to terms with his loss while caring for the children of another family affected by the same tragedy.
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The Long Excuse (永い言い訳) is a 2016 Japanese drama film directed by Miwa Nishikawa, starring Masahiro Motoki. It depicts the well-being and uncertainty of relationships through how people who suddenly lose their families restore their lives.
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