This is a sad and beautiful story about a father who is a popular comedian and a son who suffered by an incurable disease.
Acting
Kitano's restrained agony — comedy and tragedy fused.
Writing
Scenes that let silence scream louder than dialogue.
Director
Masaharu Segawa
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
This was one of Kitano's rare dramatic roles before he became synonymous with yakuza violence in his own directorial work.
The film captures 1980s Japanese showbiz culture where comedians were expected to be 'on' constantly, making private grief nearly unspeakable.
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