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The Last Dance

1993Movie1 h 56 min

ComedyDrama
69
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.9
69
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.9

Summary

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.

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Comfort watch
  • Thought-provoking

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Not for warmth, laughs or scares.

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Cast

14 of 14

Crew

Directed by
Jūzō Itami
Written by
Jūzō Itami
Produced by
Seigo Hosogoe
Music by
Toshiyuki Honda, Toshirō Mayuzumi, Naoki Tachikawa

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Facts

May 29, 1993 · 1 h 56 min · Suicide Themes

Released
May 29, 1993
Runtime
1 h 56 min
Content
Suicide Themes
Genres
Drama, Comedy
Original language
Japanese
Made in
Japan

Tropes

Sympathetic Adulterer, Appeal to Familial Wisdom, Disappointing Older Sibling +9

Q&A

5 questions, like "Is The Last Dance worth watching?"

Questions about The Last Dance

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is The Last Dance worth watching?

69
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 69 (IMDb 6.9).

Will The Last Dance make me laugh?

A touch

Not much for a comedy: the title analysis gives its humor 1 of 4.

Is The Last Dance plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and pathos (8 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is The Last Dance in English?

Japanese

No, it was made in Japanese.

What tropes does The Last Dance use?

Sympathetic AdultererAppeal to Familial WisdomDisappointing Older SiblingGender-Restricted GearCigarette of AnxietyHonor Thy ParentTraining MontageFollow in My FootstepsBig Brother MentorParental NeglectDying ReconciliationThe "Fun" in "Funeral"and 12 more

TV Tropes lists 24 tropes for it, including Sympathetic Adulterer, Appeal to Familial Wisdom, and Disappointing Older Sibling.