Dying at a Hospital
病院で死ぬということ
“For patients, nurses, doctors and all other people.”
Synopsis
Filmed in a documentary style, six patients in six wards of different ages and circumstances await death at a hospital in Japan. The sterile and dismal environment is contrasted against the emotional being of the patients, their visitors and relatives and the outside world, which they will never again survey.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jun Ichikawa
- Screenplay & Story
- Jun Ichikawa
- Original Score
- Bun Itakura
- Original Title
- 病院で死ぬということ
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- Kindai Eiga Kyokai, OPT Communications, TV Tokyo
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jun Ichikawa
Jun Ichikawa
Bun Itakura
Tatsuhiko Kobayashi
Yukio Watanabe
Tetsuo Satonaka
Department Leadership Roster
Jun Ichikawa
Director
Tetsuo Satonaka
Producer
Shigeo Mano
Production Design
Yukio Watanabe
Editor
Bun Itakura
Original Music Composer
Jun Ichikawa
Screenplay
Tatsuhiko Kobayashi
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dying at a Hospital
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Dying at a Hospital about?
Filmed in a documentary style, six patients in six wards of different ages and circumstances await death at a hospital in Japan. The sterile and dismal environment is contrasted against the emotional being of the patients, their visitors and relatives and the outside world, which they will never again survey.
Who directed Dying at a Hospital?
Dying at a Hospital was directed by Jun Ichikawa.
Who stars in Dying at a Hospital?
The principal cast of Dying at a Hospital includes Ittoku Kishibe, Masayuki Shionoya, Akira Yamanouchi, Reiko Nanao, Yutaka Matsushige.
When was Dying at a Hospital released and how long is it?
Dying at a Hospital was released in 1993 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
Who composed the musical score for Dying at a Hospital?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Dying at a Hospital was composed by Bun Itakura.