A poignant exploration of life and death, this film follows Daigo Kobayashi, a cellist who finds himself out of work and reluctantly takes a job as a nōkanshi, a traditional Japanese ritual mortician. As Daigo navigates the societal stigma associated with his new profession, he discovers a profound sense of purpose and connection to the departed and their families. The film, directed by Yojiro Takita, features Masahiro Motoki in a compelling lead performance. It received critical acclaim and won the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film. For those interested, it can be viewed on 123Movies / Movies123 for free.