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Movie poster: The Nikaidos' Fall (2019)
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The Nikaidos' Fall

2019 · 105 min
4.7 / 10 · TMDB

After losing his son, Tatsuya is anguished by the danger of his ancient family line coming to an end. His mother Haru urges him to embark on a loveless second marriage, and meanwhile he secretly hopes that his daughter Yoshiko will marry a husband willing to adopt the Nikaido name and follow in his footsteps.

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Original Title 二階堂家物語
Year 2019
Country Japan
Director Ida Panahandeh
Runtime 105 min.
Rating TMDB: 4.7/10 (3 votes)

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The film constructs a delicate drama from the silent weight of tradition, relying on minimalist visual poetry and restrained performances. It explores how the burden of legacy warps personal grief into a cold, pragmatic calculation.

What lingers after viewing is a quiet, unresolved ache—the sense of a heart muffled by duty to the ancestors. — MovieFinder Editorial

Director: Ida Panahandeh

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