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Thirteen years after abandoning his wife and two sons by stepping out for a pack of cigarettes and never returning, deadbeat gambler Masato dies of stomach cancer. At his funeral, a motley crew of fellow mahjong players, pachinko parlor employees and former drinking buddies gather to pay their respects and tell stories, revealing aspects of Masato’s life that complicate his sons’ resentment towards him.
Cast
Issey Takahashi
as Koji Hashida
Mayu Matsuoka
as Saori Nishida
Takumi Saitoh
as Yoshiyuki Hashida
Misuzu Kanno
as Yoko Hashida
Lily Franky
as Masato Matsuda
Riku Onishi
as
Ryô Kitafuji
as
Junkichi Orimoto
as
Jun Murakami
as Tomoki Tada
Hiroshi Kanbe
as Junichi Uchiyama
Reviews
Alunauwie
Blank 13 portrays the emotional turmoil of a family confronting the sudden return—and death—of a father who abandoned them, blending fear, resentment, and unresolved longing. Through memories, conflicting stories, and a quietly powerful funeral setting, the film reveals how bitterness and affection ...
