is a 1985 Japanese film directed by Shunya Itō. It was Japan's submission to the 58th Academy Awards for the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film, but was not accepted as a nominee. It won the award for Best Film at the Japan Academy Prize ceremony.

Premise

The film follows Fuyukichi Takano, a university professor fired due to his worsening Alzheimer's disease. Fuyukichi's condition causes his family to rally around him, deepening their ties to each other in the process.

Cast

See also

• List of submissions to the 58th Academy Awards for Best Foreign Language Film

• List of Japanese submissions for the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film

References

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