生きたい (1999): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming
1999 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 1999, 生きたい is a drama film directed by Kaneto Shindō, running about 119 minutes.
What it’s about. It is based on the story of The Ballad of Narayama updated to the present day, with the substitution of putting a parent into an old people's home for the abandonment of the original. The film won the Golden St. George and the FIPRESCI Prize at the 21st Moscow International Film Festival.
Who’s in it. 生きたい stars Rentaro Mikuni as Yasukichi, Shinobu Otake as Tokuko, Naoko Ohtani as Yasukichi's lover and Akira Emoto as Doctor, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, 生きたい has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch 生きたい page.
If you liked it. Fans of 生きたい tend to enjoy Die Verurteilten, Der Pate, Schindlers Liste and Der Pate - Teil II.
Häufige Fragen
- Where can I watch 生きたい (1999)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for 生きたい change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is 生きたい worth watching?
- 生きたい holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in 生きたい?
- 生きたい stars Rentaro Mikuni, Shinobu Otake, Naoko Ohtani, Akira Emoto and Yoshiko Miyazaki.
- When was 生きたい released?
- 生きたい was released in 1999, with a runtime of about 119 minutes.