The Last Dance

1h 56min

Drama

Comedy

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

Rentaro Mikuni

Buhei Mukai
Masahiko Tsugawa

Masahiko Tsugawa

Dr. Koichiro Ogata
Yoshiki Arizono

Yoshiki Arizono

Film Staff
Tokie Hidari

Tokie Hidari

Patient's Wife
Yoshihiro Katō

Yoshihiro Katō

Radiographer
Mami Kumagai

Mami Kumagai

Props Master
Chōei Takahashi

Chōei Takahashi

Dying Patient
Haruna Takase

Haruna Takase

Aya Kamishima
Akio Tanaka

Akio Tanaka

Film Producer
Koichi Ueda

Koichi Ueda

Anesthetist
Minako Ogawa

Minako Ogawa

Film crew

Release date

29th May 1993

Status

Released

Spoken languages

日本語