Kono yo no Hate (1994)

Other name: The End of the World, この世の果て

Description:

"Kono yo no Hate" presents a compelling drama centered on Maria, who desperately needs money for her sister Nana's critical eye operation. Her daytime earnings proving insufficient, Maria takes on night work at a cabaret. This urgent financial need stems from a tragic past: Maria accidentally caused a fire years ago, which blinded Nana and resulted in their father's death, leaving her with profound guilt.

Concurrently, Shiro, a renowned concert pianist, is deeply unhappy with his marriage and overall existence. Fate intervenes when a traffic accident hospitalizes Shiro. Seizing this chance, he fakes amnesia and assumes a new identity, eventually finding refuge and a job as a piano player at the same cabaret where Maria works. As their lives unexpectedly intertwine, the story gradually reveals that their encounter was ultimately not destined for a happy conclusion.

Country: Japanese

Status: Completed

Released: 1994

Genre:Drama; melodrama; Romance