Plot: The film focuses on Dazai's debauchery, his bad physical condition and his unhealthy fascination with suicide (he made quite a few attempts himself, until he finally succeeded in '49). Even though Dazai is married and has a son, he still seeks out the companionship of other women. It brings him another son with a fan/aspiring writer, but it isn't until he meets Tomie that he is ready to leave his old life behind. He moves in with her and starts the final stretch of his short existence.
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April 16, 2020
Interesting biopic on Osamu Dazai, one of Japan's famous writers. Like many of its peers, Ninagawa's film exploits the scandals around its central figure rather than laud its subject with praise and admiration, but that just makes things more interesting. Add the beautiful cinematography, a fine score and a superb cast and you have another winner.