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Release Date:
June 10, 2023
Original Title:
タスカー
Alternate Titles:
Tasuka
Production Countries:
Japan
Ratings / Certifications:
N/A
Runtime: 119
Shoji runs a store in a desolate town in northern Japan. After the death of his wife, he longs to end his life so that his daughter will receive his life insurance money. But suicide is not covered by his contract, so he seeks help and meets Saki, who is also suicidal. Yoshitaka Kamada raises profound questions about life, death, and the importance of humanity.
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Development Producer:
Yoshitaka Kamada
Kishū Izuchi
Director:
Yoshitaka Kamada
Director of Photography:
Hiromitsu Nishimura
Original Music Composer:
Neko Saito
Producer:
Kazunao Sakaguchi
Screenplay:
Hitomi Kase
Yoshitaka Kamada
Script Consultant:
Kishū Izuchi
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