あおげば尊し (2006) : distribution, intrigue et streaming

Released in 2006, あおげば尊し is a drame 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. あおげば尊し 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, あおげば尊し has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch あおげば尊し page.

If you liked it. Fans of あおげば尊し tend to enjoy Les Évadés, Le Parrain, La Liste de Schindler and Le Parrain, 2e partie.