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Last Life in the Universe
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Last Life in the Universe

2003-08-03 · 112 min · ★ 7.1

Drama · Action · Thriller

An obsessive-compulsive Japanese librarian living in Bangkok spends most of his days contemplating suicide in his apartment. His life changes when he witnesses the death of a young girl and becomes acquainted with her elder sister.

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Production details

Directors
Pen-Ek Ratanaruang
Production companies
Cinemasia, Bohemian Films, Kuzui Enterprises
Countries
Thailand, Japan
Status
Released

Top Cast

Tadanobu AsanoTadanobu AsanoKenji
Daran BoonyasakDaran BoonyasakNoi
Chermarn BoonyasakChermarn BoonyasakNid
Yutaka MatsushigeYutaka MatsushigeYukio
Riki TakeuchiRiki TakeuchiTakashi
Takashi MiikeTakashi MiikeYakuza
Yoji TanakaYoji TanakaYakuza
Sakichi SatoSakichi SatoYakuza
Thiti PhumornJon
Junko NakazawaJunko NakazawaLibrarian
Akiko AnrakuJapanese Housewife
Nortioshi UranoSalaryman
Phimchanok Nala DubeGirl in Jon's Apartment
Ampon RattanawongJon's Underling
Jakrarin SanittiJon's Underling
Songsith VisuneeOld Man on the Bus
Prayoon TiancharoenwongOld Man at the Outdoor Bar
Jakrapan RuttajakSecurity Guard
Tittiwat KuldilokSecurity Guard
Sungwon JermpanSecurity Guard

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