
Tetsuaki's struggling to write a novel while his mother fades; Mitsuko's engagement has been forced upon her unwillingly; the two individuals run away to share their grief.
Directed by Hōjin Hashiura, Mitsugetsu leans on a strong ensemble — Koichi Sato, Kumi Nakamura, Toru Masuoka — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about drama titles of 1984.
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The story of a young writer's transformation when her past invades her present.
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