How to Care for the Senile

Shot in a retirement home over a period of two years, this film raises the question of "how to take care". The director films with great tenderness, not only the daily life of patients with senile dementia, but also the work of caregivers. Widely broadcast, the film sparked lively debate on the care and support society in Japan.

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Release Date

May 17, 1986

Status

Released

Original Title

痴呆性老人の世界

Runtime

1h 24min

Budget

Revenue

Language

Japanese

Production Companies

Iwanami Productions