When My Mom Died, I Wanted to Eat Her Ashes

When My Mom Died, I Wanted to Eat Her Ashes

108 mins | Drama, Comedy, Family | Feb. 22, 2019

When Satoshi was little, his mother Akiko always took good care of him. She was gentle, but mentally strong. However, two years ago she was diagnosed with cancer and now it's Satoshi's turn to comfort and care for her. However, despite his best efforts, she passes away. A year after Akiko's passing, Satoshi, his father Toshiaki and his older brother Yuichi start new lives. Around that time, Satoshi receives a present from his mother.

When My Mom Died, I Wanted to Eat Her Ashes

108 mins | Drama, Comedy, Family | Feb. 22, 2019

When My Mom Died, I Wanted to Eat Her Ashes
When Satoshi was little, his mother Akiko always took good care of him. She was gentle, but mentally strong. However, two years ago she was diagnosed with cancer and now it's Satoshi's turn to comfort and care for her. However, despite his best efforts, she passes away. A year after Akiko's passing, Satoshi, his father Toshiaki and his older brother Yuichi start new lives. Around that time, Satoshi receives a present from his mother.
Producers
Original title 母を亡くした時、僕は遺骨を食べたいと思った。
Directors Tatsushi Ōmori
Writers Satoshi Miyagawa, Tatsushi Ōmori

Cast

Ken Yasuda

as Satoshi

Mitsuko Baisho

as Akiko

Nao Matsushita

as Mari

Jun Murakami

as Yuichi

Renji Ishibashi

as Toshiaki