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Kewaishi

2002 · 113 min
7.0 / 10 · TMDB

A makeup artist with thirty years of experience. Her hands have closed the eyes of the departed and restored dignity to the broken. In 2002's poignant drama, she confronts the most challenging assignment of her career: preparing the body of a young woman whose life ended too soon. This quiet, profound film explores grief, memory, and the delicate, human art of saying goodbye, set against the backdrop of a traditional Japanese funeral home.

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Original Title 化粧師 KEWAISHI
Year 2002
Country Japan
Director Mitsutoshi Tanaka
Runtime 113 min.
Rating TMDB: 7.0/10 (1 votes)

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The director approaches this delicate subject with remarkable restraint, focusing on small gestures and quiet moments that speak volumes. The atmosphere is one of respectful stillness, where every movement carries weight.

Those who appreciate meditative films about dignity and human connection will find this deeply moving. It's a gentle reminder of the profound in the ordinary. — MovieFinder Editorial

Director: Mitsutoshi Tanaka

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