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Ikiru

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“One for your next movie night: discover the story behind the poster and make your own case for it in the conversation.”

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Synopsis

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.

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The conversation.

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orlaoconnor · 10 Oct 2026, 23:08 UTC

What sort of mood would you be in for Ikiru? That often decides the evening more than a rating does.

caoimheinmayo · 11 Oct 2026, 12:08 UTC

Orla, yes, a spoiler-free discussion would be ideal. I am trying not to look too much up beforehand.

saoirseinmayo_119 · 11 Oct 2026, 03:08 UTC

Ikiru is one I am weighing up. A little more variety in the shortlist is always welcome. Glad this is in the pool.

saoirseinmayo · 11 Oct 2026, 17:08 UTC

Saoirse, agreed on keeping the pitch short. I want a reason to try it without knowing every turn.

aoife_obrien · 11 Oct 2026, 07:08 UTC

For anyone considering Ikiru: The pitches in here are useful. A couple of lines about the tone can tell me more than a score.