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Will to Live (1999)
Director: Kaneto ShindÅ
Cast: Rentaro Mikuni, Shinobu Otake, Naoko Ohtani, Akira Emoto
Runtime119 min
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It is based on the story of The Ballad of Narayama updated to the present day, with the substitution of putting a parent into an old people's home for the abandonment of the original. The film won the Golden St. George and the FIPRESCI Prize at the 21st Moscow International Film Festival.
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Will to Live (1999) directed by Kaneto ShindÅ is a critically acclaimed drama that won the Golden St. George and the FIPRESCI Prize at the 21st Moscow International Film Festival. Based on the story of The Ballad of Narayama, the film has been praised for its powerful exploration of themes surrounding aging and family.
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Directed by acclaimed filmmaker Kaneto ShindÅ and released in 1999, Will to Live offers a powerful and poignant drama that explores the challenges of aging and family dynamics. With standout performances from veteran actors like Rentaro Mikuni, the film provides a thought-provoking examination of societal values and the human condition.
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Will to Live is a 1999 Japanese comedy drama film directed by Kaneto ShindÅ starring RentarÅ Mikuni and Shinobu Otake.
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