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When My Mom Died, I Wanted to Eat Her Ashes
When My Mom Died, I Wanted to Eat Her Ashes

When My Mom Died, I Wanted to Eat Her Ashes

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When Satoshi was little, his mother Akiko always took good care of him. She was gentle, but mentally strong. However, two years ago she was diagnosed with cancer and now it's Satoshi's turn to comfort and care for her. However, despite his best efforts, she passes away. A year after Akiko's passing, Satoshi, his father Toshiaki and his older brother Yuichi start new lives. Around that time, Satoshi receives a present from his mother.

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Budget

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Revenue

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Status

Released

Original Language

Japanese

Runtime

108 mins

Rating

7/10

Release Date

22 February 2019

Country

Japan

Cast

Ken Yasuda

Ken Yasuda

Satoshi

Mitsuko Baisho

Mitsuko Baisho

Akiko

Nao Matsushita

Nao Matsushita

Mari

Jun Murakami

Jun Murakami

Yuichi

Renji Ishibashi

Renji Ishibashi

Toshiaki

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