Adapted from the 1952 Japanese drama film "Ikiru", Living is a story of making the most out of life and bringing happiness to others. A gentle reminder to celebrate our existence and strive for kindness and compassion.
Overwhelmed at work and lonely at home, a civil servant's life takes a heartbreaking turn when a medical diagnosis tells him his time is short. Influenced by a local decadent and a vibrant woman, he continues to search for meaning until a simple revelation gives him a purpose to create a legacy for the next generation.
Spectacularly shot to include an authentic look into 1950s England, Oliver Hermanus masterfully contrasts the regimented, ritualistic image of gentleman's daily working patterns with organic acts of spontaneity through the implementation of the animated South-Coast nightlife and the endless fun provided in a gaming arcade.
Bill Nighy received his first Academy Award nomination for his role as protagonist Mr Williams, largely down to his complex shift in character pre and post diagnosis. His transition from an expressionless, reserved working man to a vibrant live-wire seeking to make positive change in his community and surround himself with others to maximise socialise interaction is moving and comforting. Despite an unremarkable relationship with his house and his partner, Williams' blossoming friendship with Miss Harris (Aimee Lou Wood) is a beautiful portrayal. Envious of her youthful ambition and warming altruism, Nighy's character mirrors her qualities in a bid to better himself and capture life's essence.
A short and concise tale with a clear message expertly conveyed.
Overwhelmed at work and lonely at home, a civil servant's life takes a heartbreaking turn when a medical diagnosis tells him his time is short. Influenced by a local decadent and a vibrant woman, he continues to search for meaning until a simple revelation gives him a purpose to create a legacy for the next generation.
Spectacularly shot to include an authentic look into 1950s England, Oliver Hermanus masterfully contrasts the regimented, ritualistic image of gentleman's daily working patterns with organic acts of spontaneity through the implementation of the animated South-Coast nightlife and the endless fun provided in a gaming arcade.
Bill Nighy received his first Academy Award nomination for his role as protagonist Mr Williams, largely down to his complex shift in character pre and post diagnosis. His transition from an expressionless, reserved working man to a vibrant live-wire seeking to make positive change in his community and surround himself with others to maximise socialise interaction is moving and comforting. Despite an unremarkable relationship with his house and his partner, Williams' blossoming friendship with Miss Harris (Aimee Lou Wood) is a beautiful portrayal. Envious of her youthful ambition and warming altruism, Nighy's character mirrors her qualities in a bid to better himself and capture life's essence.
A short and concise tale with a clear message expertly conveyed.
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