The Last Dance (1993)

6.9/10 • 116 min • Drama Comedy

Overview

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.

Cast

Rentaro Mikuni

Masahiko Tsugawa

Dr. Koichiro Ogata

Nobuko Miyamoto

Yoshiki Arizono

Tokie Hidari

Yoshihiro Kato

Midori Kiuchi

Mami Kumagai

Noboru Mitani

Takehiro Murata

Choei Takahashi

Haruna Takase

Koichi Ueda

Minako Ogawa

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