Living
- Director: Oliver Hermanus
- Writer: Kazuo Ishiguro, Akira Kurosawa
- Producer: Jane Hooks, Elizabeth Karlsen, Ko Kurosawa, Sean Wheelan, Stephen Woolley
CGiii Comment
From the opening footage of 1950s London to the closing credits this is a simply exquisite film. Bill Nighy is perfect in the lead role of the senior civil servant who is forced to confront his own mortality and Amy Lou Wood and Alex Sharp provide fine support at the other end of the age spectrum. There are some lovely scenes all played with understated panache and whilst the storyline is undoubtedly a little sad the film leaves the viewer appreciative of what's really important in life. It also achieves this in an understated, non preachy and gentle tone. There's also a fine soundtrack throughout and a lovely final scene to round it all off.
Trailer...
The(ir) Blurb...
An English-language adaptation of the script of "Ikiru" (1952), set in London in the 1950s.
Cast & Characters
Bill Nighy (as Mr. Williams)
Aimee Lou Wood (as Margaret)
Tom Burke
Alex Sharp
Colin Blyth
Dan Robins (as Junior Environmental Planning Assistant)
Daniel Eghan (as Commuter)
Richard Cunningham (as Harvey)
Stuart Whelan (as Commuter)
Grant Crookes (as Commuter)
Oliver Smiles (as Mr. Grey)
Ffion Jolly (as Mrs. Button)
Jamie Wilkes (as Talbot)
Michael James (as Fortnums Waiter)
Edward Wolstenholme
Liam Edwards (as Builder)
Eunice Roberts (as Miss Fry)
Anant Varman (as Singh)
Holly-Jean Williamson (as Secretary)
Nigel Finnissy (as Spring Man Commuter)
Doug Berry (as Reveller (uncredited))