Ritardando
リタルダンド
Synopsis
"Ritardando" depicts the lives of a husband suffering from early-onset Alzheimer's, his wife who has turned their home into her workplace to care for him, and the relatives and neighbors who gather there. Despite facing the illness, the couple spend their days laughing, but at the same time, they are on the verge of giving up due to the growing fear of the disease. The play unfolds the true faces of this couple, revealing moments of tenderness and vulnerability, and the miracles that occur along the way. Set to memorable music, "Ritardando" is a poignant portrayal of the beautiful yet heart-wrenching nature of human life.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
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- Original Title
- リタルダンド
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 2h 20m
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What is Ritardando about?
"Ritardando" depicts the lives of a husband suffering from early-onset Alzheimer's, his wife who has turned their home into her workplace to care for him, and the relatives and neighbors who gather there. Despite facing the illness, the couple spend their days laughing, but at the same time, they are on the verge of giving up due to the growing fear of the disease. The play unfolds the true faces of this couple, revealing moments of tenderness and vulnerability, and the miracles that occur along the way. Set to memorable music, "Ritardando" is a poignant portrayal of the beautiful yet heart-wrenching nature of human life.
Who directed Ritardando?
Ritardando was directed by Not specified.
Who stars in Ritardando?
The principal cast of Ritardando includes Maki Ichiro.
When was Ritardando released and how long is it?
Ritardando was released in 2011 with a total runtime of 2h 20m.