# Madadayo (1993)

> An affectionate Japanese comedy drama about a professor whose former students transform annual birthday rituals into a lifelong celebration of resilience and belonging.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/8122

## Facts

- Runtime: 134 min
- Genres: Drama, Comedy
- Director: Akira Kurosawa
- Cast: Tatsuo Matsumura, Kyōko Kagawa, Hisashi Igawa, George Tokoro, Masayuki Yui, Akira Terao, Takeshi Kusaka, Asei Kobayashi
- TMDB rating: 7.4/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0107474/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: mild
- Mood: warm, witty, nostalgic, reflective evening, classic cinema night

## Synopsis

A poignant exploration of life's fleeting moments and the bonds that endure through time.

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