Aogeba Tôtoshi (2006): cast, story & where to watch
2006 · Film · ★ 4.9
Released in 2006, Aogeba Tôtoshi is a drama film directed by Jun Ichikawa, running about 82 minutes.
What it’s about. Mortality and death seen through the eyes of a lonely student who has an morbid and albeit naive fascination with death. His teacher, Koichi is also grappling with the issue of mortality as he deals with the impending death of his ailing father, who has decided to spend his final days in the family home. As the story progresses, Koichi finds unexpected solace from his grief by letting his troubled student visit and meet with his father in the hopes that he will understand the meaning of life and death.
Who’s in it. Aogeba Tôtoshi stars Terry Ito as Koichi Minegishi, Hiroko Yakushimaru as Mari Minegishi, Miyoko Asô as Koichi's mother and Hiroto Itô as Yasuhiro Tagami, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.9/10, Aogeba Tôtoshi has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Aogeba Tôtoshi page.
If you liked it. Fans of Aogeba Tôtoshi tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Aogeba Tôtoshi (2006)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Aogeba Tôtoshi change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Aogeba Tôtoshi worth watching?
- Aogeba Tôtoshi holds an audience score of 4.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Aogeba Tôtoshi?
- Aogeba Tôtoshi stars Terry Ito, Hiroko Yakushimaru, Miyoko Asô, Hiroto Itô and Takeshi Katō.
- When was Aogeba Tôtoshi released?
- Aogeba Tôtoshi was released in 2006, with a runtime of about 82 minutes.