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1952 · 143 min · NR

Ikiru

Directed by Akira Kurosawa · Drama

Ikiru (1952) is a Drama film, directed by Akira Kurosawa set in Tokyo during the 1950s, in winter. It runs 143 minutes and is rated NR.

Themes of grief & loss, redemption, and isolation play out through frame narrative and multiple perspectives.

Composer
Fumio Hayasaka
Cinematography
Asakazu Nakai
Cast
Takashi ShimuraHaruo TanakaNobuo KanekoBokuzen HidariMiki OdagiriShinichi HimoriMinoru ChiakiMinosuke Yamada

The world of this film

Setting

Where
Tokyo
Setting
Urban
When
1950s
Season
Winter

Premise & themes

Themes
Grief & LossRedemptionIsolation
Structure
Frame NarrativeMultiple Perspectives
Tone
MelancholicContemplative

Shape

Protagonist
Solo Lead
Pacing
Measured
Dialogue
Balanced
Based on
Pure Fiction

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