Zó no senaka

When an elephant senses that its own death is near, it leaves its herd and heads off to search for a place to die. Perhaps it does not want its death to be seen? Or perhaps it wants to sever its attachment to this world? A happy family comprised of a husband, wife and two kids. Yukihiro Fujiyama (Koji Yakusho), 48, enjoys a good position as department head with excellent future prospects in a reputable real estate company. However, suddenly one day he discovers that he has a lung cancer. Although thrown into confusion by the doctor's declaration of having only six months to live, Fujiyama decides to just live out his remaining days rather than accept life-prolonging treatment. Fujiyama leaves the company and spends his time living in the "now" with his wife and children. During this renewal of his relationship with his wife, he truly feels the happiness of daily life as a couple, and comes to understand the meaning of being a married couple. Their "now" becomes an unforgettable and irreplaceable time. (Shochiku)