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And Life Goes On
“An exquisite human drama & love story dedicated to everybody alive today.”
9.2 / 10• 2019• 2h 15m•NR• Japanese
DramaRomance
Storyline
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.
Cast & Crew
Kasumi Arimura
Ikuta Toko
Lead
Kentaro Sakaguchi
Shimizu Kiyotaka
Kang Ji-young
Han Yoo-ri
Amane Okayama
Kubo Shinji
Masato Hagiwara
Sakamoto Masayuki
Ken Mitsuishi
Ikuta Kazutaka
Kaho Minami
Shimizu Mieko
What People Are Saying
5.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Sho Tsukikawa's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
5.0
“Every frame feels alive. And Life Goes On is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
