And Life Goes On
"An exquisite human drama & love story dedicated to everybody alive today."
Originally released in 2019. And Life Goes On is a drama/romance film. directed by Sho Tsukikawa. With a runtime of 2h 15m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Kasumi Arimura, Kentaro Sakaguchi, and Kang Ji-young
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 27, 2019
6 years ago
Runtime
2h 15m
135 minutes total
User Rating
9.5/10
Excellent (4 votes)
Language
Japanese
Original language
Country
Japan
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- JA
Production Companies
- WOWOW FILMS
- WOWOW
Frequently Asked Questions
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 notor...
Who directed And Life Goes On?
And Life Goes On was directed by Sho Tsukikawa.
How long is And Life Goes On?
And Life Goes On has a runtime of 2 hours and 15 minutes (135 minutes total).
When was And Life Goes On released?
And Life Goes On was released on September 27, 2019 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in And Life Goes On?
The main cast of And Life Goes On includes Kasumi Arimura, Kentaro Sakaguchi, Kang Ji-young, Amane Okayama, Masato Hagiwara.