The Last Dance

A successful Japanese movie director in his sixties becomes increasingly ill while working on his latest film. Though his family, friends, and doctor try to keep the secret of his terminal cancer from him, Buhei gradually comes to realize the truth of his condition, leading him on a journey of despair, anger, and – ultimately – acceptance.

• cancer
• hospital
• hospitalization
• family dynamics
• terminal cancer
• film directing
• film director
• national customs
• social practices