After Life

After Life

1998 · 118 min · JA · NR · 7.1 (195 votes)
Dir. Hirokazu Kore-eda · Starring Arata Iura, Erika Oda, Susumu Terajima, Takashi Naito, Kei Tani, Kyōko Kagawa · Music Yasuhiro Kasamatsu

What is the one memory you would take with you?

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On a cold Monday morning, a group of counselors clock in at an old-fashioned social services office. Their task is to interview the recently deceased, record their personal details, then, over the course of the week, assist them in choosing a single memory to keep for eternity.

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A quiet, contemplative journey through the essence of a life. It feels like sifting through old photographs, each one a poignant reminder of what truly matters. A gentle, bittersweet reflection on love and loss.

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