Ikigami: The Ultimate Limit
6.6/10
Rating
133 min
Runtime
2008
Release Year
Tomoyuki Takimoto
Director
Cast
Shota Matsuda, Takashi Tsukamoto, Riko Narumi, Takayuki Yamada, Akira Emoto
Quick Synopsis
In a near-future Japan, the government implements a controversial policy to encourage citizens to contribute more actively to society by randomly selecting individuals to receive "ikigami"—official death notices informing them they have only 24 hours left to live. The story centers on a young government official whose job is to deliver these grim messages, exploring his interactions with the recipients and the impact of the policy on their final day.
Detailed Synopsis of Ikigami: The Ultimate Limit
In an attempt to spur citizens into taking more productive roles in society, the Japanese government issues death messages, or "ikigami", informing them that they have only 24 hours left to live. The film follows a young man tasked with delivering these messages, as well as the victims.
