Ikiru

We only realize how beautiful life is when we face death.

Ikiru trumps its 2022 remake by miles. Shimura's character shows a much wider spectrum of emotion than Nighy's. His facial expressions alone carry the weight of the story. Watanabe's singing on the swing is such a beautifully done scene that it would be a crime not to call it a masterpiece. Clear English subtitles are available for Ikiru, so you have no excuse not to go see it for yourself.  :)

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