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Rent Ikiru (1952)

Opening with a shot of an x-ray, showing the main character's stomach, Ikiru tells the tale of a dedicated, downtrodden civil servant who, diagnosed with a fatal cancer, learns to change his dull, unfulfilled existence, and suddenly discovers a zest for life. Plunging first into self-pity, then a bout of hedonistic pleasure-seeking on the frenetic streets of post-war Tokyo, Watanable - the film's hero - finally finds satisfaction through building a children's playground.

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Ikiru review by Jon from Derbyshire masterpiece (0) of (0) members found this review helpful. Quite possibly the best film ever made. Such a simple story beautifully told. With an excellent yet rather cynical ending. It will haunt you for years.

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