Movie: When My Mom Died, I Wanted to Eat Her Ashes

Top 5 Billed Cast

Ken Yasuda
安田顕

Satoshi

Mitsuko Baisho
倍賞美津子

Akiko

Nao Matsushita
松下奈緒

Mari

Jun Murakami
村上淳

Yuichi

Renji Ishibashi
石橋蓮司

Toshiaki

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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.

  • Release Date

    2019-02-22

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    7

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    日本語
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