The Man Who Failed to Die
死に損なった男
Synopsis
Comedy writer Ippei Sekiya decides to end his life one day, contemplating suicide by jumping in front of a train during his return home from work. Just as he is about to jump, a person is hit by a train at the previous station, which makes him reconsider. In tribute to Tomohiro, the man who died instead of him, Ippei sneaks into his funeral. Upon returning home, he is confronted by his ghost. Grateful that Ippei continues to live because of his death, Tomohiro makes an astonishing request.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Camera Japan Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Seiji Tanaka
- Screenplay & Story
- Seiji Tanaka
- Original Score
- Moshimoss
- Original Title
- 死に損なった男
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 49m
- Production Studios
- THE KLOCKWORX, DUB
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Seiji Tanaka
Seiji Tanaka
Moshimoss
Mitsuaki Fujimoto
Naoichiro Sagara
Yasushi Utagawa
Department Leadership Roster
Seiji Tanaka
Director
Seiji Tanaka
Writer
Moshimoss
Original Music Composer
Mitsuaki Fujimoto
Director of Photography
Yasushi Utagawa
Producer
Rihito Nakagawa
Production Design
Naoichiro Sagara
Editor
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Man Who Failed to Die.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Man Who Failed to Die
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Man Who Failed to Die about?
Comedy writer Ippei Sekiya decides to end his life one day, contemplating suicide by jumping in front of a train during his return home from work. Just as he is about to jump, a person is hit by a train at the previous station, which makes him reconsider. In tribute to Tomohiro, the man who died instead of him, Ippei sneaks into his funeral. Upon returning home, he is confronted by his ghost. Grateful that Ippei continues to live because of his death, Tomohiro makes an astonishing request.
Who directed The Man Who Failed to Die?
The Man Who Failed to Die was directed by Seiji Tanaka.
Who stars in The Man Who Failed to Die?
The principal cast of The Man Who Failed to Die includes Mizukawa Katamari, Bokuzo Masana, Erika Karata, Yutaka Kyan, Miona Hori.
When was The Man Who Failed to Die released and how long is it?
The Man Who Failed to Die was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 1h 49m.
Who composed the musical score for The Man Who Failed to Die?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Man Who Failed to Die was composed by Moshimoss.