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201036 minPGdocumentary

6.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

Grandmother

201036 minPGdocumentary

6.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

A dying grandmother's face reflects the beauty of life, as her family shares care, affection, and laughter in her final moments.

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A dying grandmother's face reflects the beauty of life, as her family shares care, affection, and laughter in her final moments.

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Yuki Kawamuradirector

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A grandmother lies in her final moments, surrounded by her family. Their laughter and affection contrast with the somber reality of her impending death. Director Yuki Kawamura captures the interplay of life and loss, reflecting on the beauty found in nature and human connection. The film presents a meditation on mourning, the diversity of life, and the enduring bonds within a family. At 36 minutes, it invites contemplation on the cycles of existence and the resources that sustain it.

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