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When My Mom Died, I Wanted to Eat Her Ashes

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2019 · 108 min Drama Family Comedy
7.0 / 10 · TMDB

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.

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Original Title 母を亡くした時、僕は遺骨を食べたいと思った。
Year 2019
Country Japan
Genre Drama, Family, Comedy
Director Tatsushi Ōmori
Runtime 108 min.
Rating TMDB: 7.0/10 (2 votes)

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Director Teruyuki Uchimura constructs the narrative from subtle, almost imperceptible details of daily life, exploring how grief manifests in ordinary gestures and silence. He relies on quiet yet expressive performances to paint a portrait of a family where love and pain are inextricably woven together.

What lingers after the credits is not so much sorrow, but a warm, aching gratitude for life's fragile moments. The film serves as a gentle reminder that memory is not a burden, but a form of continuing love. — MovieFinder Editorial

Director: Tatsushi Ōmori

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