# I Want to Eat Your Pancreas (2018)

> A withdrawn Japanese high-schooler discovers his outgoing classmate's terminal illness and is drawn into a fleeting friendship that makes ordinary life feel extraordinary.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/347535

## Facts

- Runtime: 108 min
- Genres: Animation, Drama, Romance
- Director: Shinichiro Ushijima
- Cast: Mahiro Takasugi, Lynn, Yukiyo Fujii, Yuma Uchida, Jun Fukushima, Atsuko Tanaka, Shin-ichiro Miki, Emi Wakui
- TMDB rating: 8.2/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt7236034/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: mild
- Mood: wistful, sincere, tender, quiet night, rainy day

## Synopsis

A poignant exploration of life, love, and loss unfolds as two unlikely classmates connect over shared secrets.

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