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Good to know
- Director
- Meiji Fujita
- Release date
- 2007-09-09
- Language
- Japanese
- Status
- Released
- Country
- Japan
- Studio
- TV Asahi
- Part of
- 黒澤明ドラマスペシャル
About Ikiru
Ikiru is a 2007 movie in the TV Movie and Drama genres, directed by Meiji Fujita, starring Matsumoto Hakuō II, Kyoko Fukada and Kazuki Kitamura. Below you can see where to watch Ikiru in Japan — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.
Synopsis
In a Post-War Tokyo, when the bureaucratic chief of department of the City Hall Kanji Watanabe finds that he has a terminal cancer, he decides to intensively live his last months of life. While dying, he finds the meaning of life, and fights for the construction of a playground in a poor zone of the city and the legacy of his existence.
Cast
Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch Ikiru in Japan?+
Ikiru is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Japan. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.
Is Ikiru on Netflix?+
Ikiru is not on Netflix in Japan right now.
Who stars in Ikiru?+
Ikiru stars Matsumoto Hakuō II, Kyoko Fukada, Kazuki Kitamura, Yusuke Santamaria and Masahiko Nishimura.
When did Ikiru come out?+
Ikiru is a 2007 movie directed by Meiji Fujita.
What genre is Ikiru?+
Ikiru is TV Movie and Drama film.
Who directed Ikiru?+
Ikiru was directed by Meiji Fujita.
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