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Overview:

Thirteen years after abandoning his wife and two sons by stepping out for a pack of cigarettes and never returning, deadbeat gambler Masato dies of stomach cancer. At his funeral, a motley crew of fellow mahjong players, pachinko parlor employees and former drinking buddies gather to pay their respects and tell stories, revealing aspects of Masato’s life that complicate his sons’ resentment towards him.

Director:

Takumi Saitoh

Status:

Released

Language:

Japanese

Buget:

$0.00

Revenue:

$0.00

Key words:

japan

Cast

Issey Takahashi

~ as ~

Koji Hashida

Mayu Matsuoka

~ as ~

Saori Nishida

Takumi Saitoh

~ as ~

Yoshiyuki Hashida

Misuzu Kanno

~ as ~

Yoko Hashida

Lily Franky

~ as ~

Masato Matsuda

Riku Onishi

~ as ~

Ryô Kitafuji

~ as ~

Junkichi Orimoto

~ as ~

Jun Murakami

~ as ~

Tomoki Tada

Hiroshi Kanbe

~ as ~

Junichi Uchiyama

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Reviews (1)

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Alunauwie
Written 1 week(s) ago
7
Blank 13 portrays the emotional turmoil of a family confronting the sudden return—and death—of a father who abandoned them, blending fear, resentment, and unresolved longing. Through memories, conflicting stories, and a quietly powerful funeral setting, the film reveals how bitterness and affection can coexist as Koji struggles to reconcile the man he knew with the man others admired. Though limited by its dialogue-heavy storytelling, the film ultimately offers a tender reflection on grief, forgiveness, and the courage to accept painful truths.

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