Ikiru

Kanji Watanabe is a middle-aged man who has worked in the same monotonous bureaucratic position for decades. Learning he has cancer, he starts to look for the meaning of his life.

Tagline

“A big story of a little man which will grip your soul...”

Release Status

Released

Genres

Drama

Director

Akira Kurosawa

Original Language

JA

What is Ikiru about?

Kanji Watanabe is a middle-aged man who has worked in the same monotonous bureaucratic position for decades. Learning he has cancer, he starts to look for the meaning of his life.

Who directed Ikiru?

Ikiru was directed by Akira Kurosawa.

When was Ikiru released?

Ikiru was released on October 9, 1952.

How long is Ikiru?

Ikiru has a runtime of 2h 23m.

Where can I track Ikiru?

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