After Life (1998) Wandâfuru raifu
Synopsis
A cast of characters waiting in limbo must decide which memory they want to preserve before moving on in this fantastical and poignant drama.
Kore-eda Retrospective
This film is part of the 60th Chicago International Film Festival’s Kore-eda Hirokazu Tribute and Retrospective program.
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- Yutaka Shigenobu, Shiho Sato, Masayuki Akieda
- Kore-eda Hirokazu
- Kore-eda Hirokazu
- Yutaka Yamasaki, Masayoshi Sukita
- Arata Iura, Erika Oda, Susumu Terajima, Takashi Naito, Kei Tani
- Yasuhiro Kasamatsu
- 1998
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