Ikiru 1952
Title: Ikiru
Release year: 1952
Country: Japan
Genre: Drama

A bureaucrat tries to find meaning in his life after he discovers he has terminal cancer.

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“Ikiru” is a Japanese film directed by Akira Kurosawa and released in 1952. The film tells the story of Kanji Watanabe, a bureaucrat in post-war Tokyo who realizes that he has wasted his life and decides to find meaning in his remaining days by doing something meaningful for his community.

The film is often regarded as one of Kurosawa’s greatest works and is known for its powerful themes of self-discovery, personal redemption, and the search for meaning in life. It has been praised for its strong character development, its masterful storytelling, and its exploration of the human condition.

“Ikiru” has had a significant impact on Japanese cinema and has influenced many other filmmakers around the world. It remains a classic of world cinema and a testament to Kurosawa’s artistic vision and storytelling ability.

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Director: Akira Kurosawa
Actor: Akira Sera,Akira Tani,Atsushi Watanabe,Bokuzen Hidari,Daisuke Katô,Eiko Miyoshi,Fujio Nagahama,Fuyuki Murakami,Harue Kuramoto,Haruko Toyama,Haruo Tanaka,Hirayoshi Aono,Hiroshi Hayashi,Ichirô Chiba,Isao Kimura,Junpei Natsuki,Kamatari Fujiwara,Katao Kawasaki,Keiichirô Katsumoto,Kin Sugai,Kumeko Urabe,Kusuo Abe,Kyôko Seki,Makoto Kobori,Masao Shimizu,Mie Asô,Miki Odagiri,Minoru Chiaki,Minosuke Yamada,Nobuo Kaneko,Nobuo Nakamura,Noriko Honma,Rasa Saya,Sachio Sakai,Seiji Miyaguchi,Shigeo Katô,Shin'ichi Himori,Taizô Fukami,Takashi Shimura,Tomo'o Nagai,Toranosuke Ogawa,Toshiyuki Ichimura,Yatsuko Tan'ami,Yoshie Minami,Yôyô Kojima,Yûnosuke Itô