Will to Live
Originally released in 1999. Will to Live is a drama film. directed by Kaneto Shindō.
Starring Rentaro Mikuni, Shinobu Otake, and Naoko Ohtani
Synopsis
It is based on the story of The Ballad of Narayama updated to the present day, with the substitution of putting a parent into an old people's home for the abandonment of the original. The film won the Golden St. George and the FIPRESCI Prize at the 21st Moscow International Film Festival.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 15, 1999
27 years ago
Runtime
1h 59m
119 minutes total
User Rating
6.3/10
Good (6 votes)
Language
Japanese
Original language
Country
Japan
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- JA
Production Companies
- Kindai Eiga Kyokai
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Will to Live about?
It is based on the story of The Ballad of Narayama updated to the present day, with the substitution of putting a parent into an old people's home for the abandonment of the original. The film won ...
Who directed Will to Live?
Will to Live was directed by Kaneto Shindō.
How long is Will to Live?
Will to Live has a runtime of 1 hours and 59 minutes (119 minutes total).
When was Will to Live released?
Will to Live was released on January 15, 1999 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Will to Live?
The main cast of Will to Live includes Rentaro Mikuni, Shinobu Otake, Naoko Ohtani, Akira Emoto, Yoshiko Miyazaki.