Ikiru

“He is simply passing time, not truly living. He is merely killing time.”
"I'm not afraid of death, I just don't want to waste my life."
I'm so sick of seeing wasted potential in films over and over again. This had so much potential it was literally going to be one of my-

The urge to squeeze out all of what’s left from the very last bit of your life. To want it to make sense. To want it to mean something. To want to live.
This is my first and forever favorite Kurosawa movie.

what a beautifully bittersweet and meaningful masterpiece. filled to the brim with so many great lessons and quotes, the cinematography is amazing, the acting is perfect, the story is impeccable, and every other aspect of this film is utterly incredible. truly one of kurosawa’s best works

Your life is your own business

I absolutely adored this movie! I had tears in my eyes by the end. It shows how much we should value life and spend every breathing moment living it. Highly recommend 10/10!

Magnifique

Beautiful picture from Kurosawa that talk about the fear and acceptance of death and the fear of never have done anything meaningful in life
9/10