Play Cards When You Die (2009): cast, story & where to watch
2009 · Film · ★ 1.5
Released in 2009, Play Cards When You Die is a notable film directed by Mai Nishino, running about 108 minutes.
What it’s about. Ichiro Sasaki, 35, is working for a small training school in Tokyo. Though his work and his life are rather dull, he at least gets along somewhat well with his young daughter. He recieves a phone call one day, informing him of the sudden death of one of his colleagues. Shortly after this shocking news, his wife who is now living apart cuts him down further by telling him, "You don't see anything." While walking in the night, Ichiro is struck by an idea: why don't we go there? He heads off holding his daughter's hand. And thus begins a strange little tale of an ordinary father and his daughter.
Who’s in it. Play Cards When You Die stars Yukiya Kitamura, Ayumi Kimura, Chieko Misaka and Yūko Genkaku, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 1.5/10, Play Cards When You Die has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Play Cards When You Die page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Play Cards When You Die (2009)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Play Cards When You Die change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Play Cards When You Die worth watching?
- Play Cards When You Die holds an audience score of 1.5 out of 10. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Play Cards When You Die?
- Play Cards When You Die stars Yukiya Kitamura, Ayumi Kimura, Chieko Misaka, Yūko Genkaku and Noboru Mitani.
- When was Play Cards When You Die released?
- Play Cards When You Die was released in 2009, with a runtime of about 108 minutes.