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When My Mom Died, I Wanted to Eat Her Ashes

Feb 22, 2019 · 1h 48m
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When Satoshi was little, his mother Akiko always took good care of him. She was gentle, but mentally strong. However, two years ago she was diagnosed with cancer and now it's Satoshi's turn to comfort and care for her. However, despite his best efforts, she passes away. A year after Akiko's passing, Satoshi, his father Toshiaki and his older brother Yuichi start new lives. Around that time, Satoshi receives a present from his mother.

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CAST

Ken Yasuda
Satoshi
Mitsuko Baisho
Akiko
Nao Matsushita
Mari
Jun Murakami
Yuichi
Renji Ishibashi
Toshiaki
Directed by Tatsushi Ōmori

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Released
Original language
JA
Budget
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Revenue
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Production
Toei Video Company, Hakuhodo DY Music & Pictures, Nippan Group Holdings, Hikari TV, Gifu Shimbun, TEICHIKU ENTERTAINMENT, Hokkaido Television Broadcasting, Asmik Ace, Tokyo MX, TBS Radio, JI-Promotion, CREATIVE OFFICE CUE, AMUSE, L'espace Vision
Country
JP

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