And Life Goes On (2019)
Original title: 劇場版 そして、生きる
And Life Goes On is a 2019 Japanese-language drama movie directed by Sho Tsukikawa, with a running time of 2h 15m. It stars Kasumi Arimura, Kentaro Sakaguchi and Kang Ji-young.
Despite losing her parents at age three in a car accident, Toko experiences an idyllic childhood thanks to her uncle, who raises her. She dreams of being an actress and, having had some local notoriety in her town, she is ready to take a leap of faith and travel to Tokyo to audition. But, as fate would have it, her hopes are dashed as her world and her country are turned upside down when Japan is struck by the Great East Japan Earthquake on March 11, 2011. This motivates Toko to assist with aid efforts in Kesennuma where she meets volunteer organizer Kiyotaka. While she initially senses something about Kiyotaka is amiss in the midst of their devastated surroundings, feelings of hope grow as do their feelings for one another.
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What is And Life Goes On about?
Despite losing her parents at age three in a car accident, Toko experiences an idyllic childhood thanks to her uncle, who raises her. She dreams of being an actress and, having had some local notoriety in her town, she is ready to take a leap of faith and travel to Tokyo to audition. But, as fate would have it, her hopes are dashed as her world and her country are turned upside down when Japan is struck by the Great East Japan Earthquake on March 11, 2011. This motivates Toko to assist with aid efforts in Kesennuma where she meets volunteer organizer Kiyotaka. While she initially senses something about Kiyotaka is amiss in the midst of their devastated surroundings, feelings of hope grow as do their feelings for one another.
When was And Life Goes On released?
And Life Goes On was released on 27 September 2019.
How long is And Life Goes On?
And Life Goes On runs 2h 15m.
Who made And Life Goes On?
And Life Goes On was directed by Sho Tsukikawa.