Ikiru (1956)
A big story of a little man which will grip your soul...
Storyline
Kanji Watanabe is a middle-aged man who has worked in the same monotonous bureaucratic position for decades. Learning he has cancer, he starts to look for the meaning of his life.
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Movie Details
| Original title | 生きる |
|---|---|
| Release date | Mar 25, 1956 |
| Status | Released |
| Keywords | dying and death, japan, age difference, loneliness, praise, office, swing, playground, bureaucracy, sense of life, night life, obsequies |
FAQ
What is Ikiru about?
Kanji Watanabe is a middle-aged man who has worked in the same monotonous bureaucratic position for decades. Learning he has cancer, he starts to look for the meaning of his life.
When was Ikiru released?
Ikiru was released on Mar 25, 1956 (status: Released).
Who directed Ikiru?
Akira Kurosawa directed Ikiru.
What is the TMDB rating of Ikiru?
Ikiru has a TMDB rating of 8.3/10 from 1,398 votes.