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Living, Dying, Father, etc.

2021·Show
12Episodes in1Season

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Strong craft, calm.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension3
  • Fast Pace2
  • Adrenaline1

Heart

Moving and melancholic

Much of it is about family.

  • Family Dynamics9
  • Pathos7
  • Melancholy7

Humor

Some sharp wit and situational comedy

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay7
  • Situational Comedy5
  • Cringe Humor4

World

Everyday modern life and family

  • Dialogue Centrality9
  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout dialogue, characters, and performances

  • Dialogue Quality9
  • Character Depth9
  • Acting8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightIntergenerationalPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchBackground WatchBinge-FriendlyComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyThought-Provoking

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About

Tokiko’s mother died 20 years ago and her father Tetsuya is now in his 70's. Her father has a free spirit and is cute. Tokiko is in her mid 40's and still single. She has a strong personality. In their past, Tokiko and Tetsuya did not have a good relationship. It got so bad that they almost ended their relationship, but now they occasionally meet. They go out to eat together and have conversations. Tokiko decides to publish an essay about her father Tetsuya. To collect information for her essay, she meets Tetsuya and listens to various stories, but it's not just pleasant memories.
Japanese Slice-of-LifeGenerational RelationshipHealing & ReconciliationReflective DramaDialogue-DrivenEmotional JourneyContemporary FamilyBittersweet & PoignantCharacter Study

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Is Living, Dying, Father, etc. worth watching?

72
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Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 72/100 (IMDb 6.6). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How many seasons does Living, Dying, Father, etc. have?

1 season

It has 1 season with 12 episodes of about 40 minutes each.

Is Living, Dying, Father, etc. based on a true story?

No. It's adapted from a novel.

When did Living, Dying, Father, etc. air?

It ran from 2021 to 2021 and has ended.

What language is Living, Dying, Father, etc. in?

Japanese

It was made in Japanese. Produced in Japan.

In how many countries can I watch Living, Dying, Father, etc.?

2JPKR

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