After Life
ワンダフルライフ
“ What is the one memory you would take with you? ”
CINEMA1999-04-17
RegionJP
Runtime118 MIN
Media TypeMovie
PRODUCTION COMPANIES
Nexus Editorial Perspective Nexus Original
“A profoundly moving metaphysical drama where departed souls choose one single memory to preserve for eternity.”
“A profoundly moving metaphysical drama where departed souls choose one single memory to preserve for eternity.”
Storyline
On a cold Monday morning, a group of counselors clock in at an old-fashioned social services office. Their task is to interview the recently deceased, record their personal details, then, over the course of the week, assist them in choosing a single memory to keep for eternity.
DIRECTOR / Director
Hirokazu Kore-eda
KEYWORDS
airplanegrandparent grandchild relationshipcloudheavenold manbellteenage girlmemoryvideotapeeternitydisneylandremembranceappreciative
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