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  • Madadayo
  • Opened March 20, 1998 | Runtime:2 hr. 14 min.
  • G
  • In 1943, as the tide of war shifts against Japan, Professor Hyakken Uchida leaves his teaching position to begin his career as a writer. With the warm wishes of his students, he sets out to start anew. His former students decide to visit the Read More
  • Cast: Tatsuo Matsumara, Kyoko Kagawa, Hisashi Igawa
  • Director: Akira Kurosawa
  • Genres: Psychological Drama, Drama

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  • 100
    Philadelphia Inquirer | Desmond Ryan

    A profound and deeply moving exploration of facing death with dignity.

  • 90
    The New York Times | Dana Stevens

    It's not one of Kurosawa's great films.... But it is, within its own...

  • 83
    Portland Oregonian | Kim Morgan

    Little spectacle but much bittersweet sensitivity.

  • 80
    Village Voice | Amy Taubin

    Unabashedly personal and uncool...but between you and me, dear reader, I love...

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