Ikiru

A middle-aged bureaucrat has spent decades in a monotonous job when he learns he has cancer. Facing limited time, he searches for a renewed sense of purpose and considers what it means to leave a meaningful mark on the world.

My take

You’ll likely appreciate this reflective, emotionally powerful drama if you enjoy patient character studies like Seven Samurai; Not for you if slow pacing or heavy existential themes feel demanding.

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