死神は待ってくれる

One day, a death god suddenly appears at the door of Morimi, a university student. By an unexpected turn of events, Morimi is granted two extra days to live, which he spends with the death god as his unlikely roommate. Morimi’s concerned friends, Osumi and Mitani, visit his apartment to check on him, unaware of his curious living arrangement. Blending humor with the profound theme of death, this film paints an honest portrait of a student coming to terms with the end of his life. With quiet resignation, Morimi accepts the presence of the death god, who is both hardworking and oddly endearing. As they spend his final days together, Morimi rediscovers the beauty in life’s fleeting nature. The distinct personalities of his friends also shine in this gentle and sweet, yet unflinchingly cruel tale.

Director Isshin Kinoshita took on nearly every aspect of the production single-handedly, from directing and cinematography to editing. The result is a remarkable work infused with his passion and talent for film, set to make its world premiere at SKIP CITY INTERNATIONAL D-Cinema FESTIVAL.