Ballina Film Club presents Kurosawa: Ikiru Film
From:January 26, 2010 20:00 to: January 26, 2010 22:00
Location: Ballina Arts Centre
Kanji Watanabe (Takashi Shimura) is a middle-aged man who has worked in the same monotonous job for thirty years. After learning he has stomach cancer and has less than a year to live, Watanabe attempts to come to terms with his impending death.
After a chance encounter with one of his former subordinates, Watanabe is attracted to her joyous love of life and enthusiasm. He opens up to her by saying he just wants to live one day in such a carefree, youthful way like she does. She reveals that her happiness comes from her new job, making toys, which makes her feel like she is friends with all the children of Japan.
Inspired by her example, Watanabe dedicates his remaining time to accomplishing one worthwhile achievement before his life ends; through his persistent will, he is able to overcome the inertia of bureaucracy and turn a mosquito-infested cesspool into a children's playground.
Adm: €7
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