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Dearest

2012 · 111 min · Director: Yasuo Furuhata

Dearest (2012) is a drama, directed by Yasuo Furuhata. It stars Ken Takakura and Yuko Tanaka. The 111-minute film holds an audience score of 6.7/10.

What Dearest Is About

The last wish of Eiji’s wife is that her ashes be scattered in the sea near the town she came from. When he learns this, he also hears that she left a letter for him at a post office before she died. He gets into his camper van and sets off, crossing the country from one end to the other, and the people he meets along the way help him circle his own grief. The film uses the shape of a journey but puts the weight on what is said on the road rather than on the destination. This was Ken Takakura’s last film; Yasuo Furuhata’s hundred and eleven minute Japanese production was completed in 2012.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Dearest about?

The last wish of Eiji’s wife is that her ashes be scattered in the sea near the town she came from. When he learns this, he also hears that she left a letter for him at a post office before she died.

Where can I watch Dearest?

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How long is Dearest?

Dearest runs for 111 minutes (1h 51m).

When did Dearest come out?

Dearest was released in 2012.

Who directed Dearest?

Dearest was directed by Yasuo Furuhata.

Who stars in Dearest?

Dearest stars Ken Takakura, Yuko Tanaka, Koichi Sato, Tsuyoshi Kusanagi.

What is Dearest's rating?

Dearest holds 6.9/10 on IMDb and 6.7/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 67 out of 100.

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