Performing Kaoru's Funeral
Released 2 years ago in 2024. Performing Kaoru's Funeral is a feature film. directed by Noriko Yuasa.
Starring Koji Seki, Kano Ichiki, and Chise Niitsu
Synopsis
When a screenwriter named KAORU dies suddenly, she leaves behind a tangle of relations who are all pulled together for the final act in her life: performing her funeral. The chief mourner is her ex-husband, Jun. A failed actor, he drifts around Tokyo as a driver for callgirls. He has to clean himself up to lead the ceremony down in the small village in Okayama that KAORU came from. There, he meets a host of eccentric characters, TV people, and KAORU ’s daughter, all of whom have complicated feelings for the recently departed. As can be guessed, the funeral becomes chaotic as people quarrel and fight but the fact that KAORU was loved is not in doubt as nostalgia, bitterness, and affection for the woman come out from each mourner in comic confrontations.
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- Released
- Original Language
- JA
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Performing Kaoru's Funeral about?
When a screenwriter named KAORU dies suddenly, she leaves behind a tangle of relations who are all pulled together for the final act in her life: performing her funeral. The chief mourner is her ex...
Who directed Performing Kaoru's Funeral?
Performing Kaoru's Funeral was directed by Noriko Yuasa.
How long is Performing Kaoru's Funeral?
Performing Kaoru's Funeral has a runtime of 1 hours and 40 minutes (100 minutes total).
When was Performing Kaoru's Funeral released?
Performing Kaoru's Funeral was released on March 5, 2024 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Performing Kaoru's Funeral?
The main cast of Performing Kaoru's Funeral includes Koji Seki, Kano Ichiki, Chise Niitsu, Asuka Kurosawa, Daijirō Harada.