Louise: Her Departure
ルイズその旅立ち
Synopsis
A documentary on the turbulent life and final years of Rui Itō (伊藤ルイ), the fourth daughter of the thinker Noe Itō (伊藤野枝)—who was murdered alongside Sakae Ōsugi (大杉栄) by the military police—and herself a civic activist. Beginning at age 54, Rui devoted herself to grassroots human rights movements. When diagnosed with cancer shortly before turning 74, she refused life-prolonging treatment and chose to die a natural death.
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Tomoko Fujiwara
- Original Title
- ルイズその旅立ち
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 39m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Tomoko Fujiwara
Department Leadership Roster
Tomoko Fujiwara
Director
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What is Louise: Her Departure about?
A documentary on the turbulent life and final years of Rui Itō (伊藤ルイ), the fourth daughter of the thinker Noe Itō (伊藤野枝)—who was murdered alongside Sakae Ōsugi (大杉栄) by the military police—and herself a civic activist. Beginning at age 54, Rui devoted herself to grassroots human rights movements. When diagnosed with cancer shortly before turning 74, she refused life-prolonging treatment and chose to die a natural death.
Who directed Louise: Her Departure?
Louise: Her Departure was directed by Tomoko Fujiwara.
Who stars in Louise: Her Departure?
The principal cast of Louise: Her Departure includes Not specified.
When was Louise: Her Departure released and how long is it?
Louise: Her Departure was released in 1997 with a total runtime of 1h 39m.