Hong Kong / Oct 18, 2009 / Hong Kong Asian Film Festival
A son with a shorter life expectancy than his father.
1h 49min
Overall average
5.0/10
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Plot
Shiro's struggle with his father's cancer and impending death leads to a realization that he must communicate his love and admiration for him before it's too late. A series of flashbacks reveals their relationship over time, and the trouble Shiro faced connecting to his strict father who was also his teacher and soccer coach. With a consuming secret of his own, Shiro, now in his late twenties and about to get engaged, must eventually learn how to share the pain of it with his loved ones.
Main cast
Full cast
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Toshiki Ayata | Fisherman |
| Tarō Suwa | Shopkeeper |
| Jiro Sato | Nōkanshi |
| Hikari Mitsushima | Schoolgirl |
Genres
Drama
Technical details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | ちゃんと伝える |
| Original language | 日本語 (JA) |
| Spoken languages | 日本語 |
| Production countries | Japan |
| Status | Released |
| Production companies | Youz Films |
| Release date | 1 giugno 2009 |
| Writer | Sion Sono |
| Editing | Junichi Ito |
| Cinematography | Shogo Ueno |
| Assistant directors | Shinnosuke Mitsushima, Sion Sono |
| Lighting | Masao Torigoe |
| Camera operators | Shogo Ueno |
| Additional photography | Shogo Ueno |
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| Production design | Hayato Ôba |
| Art direction | Hayato Ôba |
| Set decoration | Hayato Ôba |
| Music | Tomohide Harada, Hajime Komiya |
| Sound | Tomohide Harada, Hajime Komiya |
Release dates
Premiere
Theatrical release
United States / Jun 01, 2009
Japan / Aug 22, 2009
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