Way To Find The Best Life (2019)

Other name: 最高の人生の見つけ方, Saiko no Jinsei no Mitsuke Kata

Description:

Way To Find The Best Life explores the transformative journey of two women facing life's ultimate challenge. Yukie Kitahara, a devoted housewife who has dedicated her life to her family, crosses paths with Mako Goda, a powerful and wealthy businesswoman. Despite their contrasting lives, both are diagnosed with terminal illnesses, leaving them with only a short time to live. They meet at the hospital, where a shared sense of emptiness and unfulfillment colors their perspectives.

Their lives take an unexpected turn when they discover a poignant bucket list written by a 12-year-old. Inspired by the girl's innocent wishes, Yukie and Mako decide to embark on an extraordinary adventure to fulfill every item on the list. Through this shared quest, they not only achieve the girl's dreams but also uncover genuine happiness, purpose, and a profound appreciation for life. Their journey transforms their final days into an unexpected celebration, proving that it's never too late to find meaning. This inspiring film is a moving remake of the 2007 American movie, The Bucket List.

Director: Inudo Isshin [犬童一心]

Country: Japanese

Status: Completed

Released: 2019

Genre:Drama