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When My Mom Died, I Wanted to Eat Her Ashes

When My Mom Died, I Wanted to Eat Her Ashes

When Satoshi was little, his mother Akiko always took good care of him. She was gentle, but mentally strong. However, two years ago she was diagnosed with cancer and now it's Satoshi's turn to comfort and care for her. However, despite his best efforts, she passes away. A year after Akiko's passing, Satoshi, his father Toshiaki and his older brother Yuichi start new lives. Around that time, Satoshi receives a present from his mother.

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Movie Details

  • Original Title: 母を亡くした時、僕は遺骨を食べたいと思った。
  • Genres: Drama, Family, Comedy
  • Release Date: 2019-02-22
  • Runtime: 108 minutes
  • Rating: 7/10 (2 votes)
  • Budget: $0
  • Revenue: $0
  • Production Companies: Toei Video Company, Hakuhodo DY Music & Pictures, Nippan Group Holdings, L'espace Vision, Hikari TV, Gifu Shimbun, TEICHIKU ENTERTAINMENT, Hokkaido Television Broadcasting, Asmik Ace, Tokyo MX, TBS Radio, JI-Promotion, CREATIVE OFFICE CUE, AMUSE
  • Status: Released
  • Popularity: 0.9174
  • Languages: Japanese

Cast & Crew

Ken Yasuda

Ken Yasuda

as Satoshi

Mitsuko Baisho

Mitsuko Baisho

as Akiko

Nao Matsushita

Nao Matsushita

as Mari

Jun Murakami

Jun Murakami

as Yuichi

Renji Ishibashi

Renji Ishibashi

as Toshiaki

Gallery

Movie scene

External Links

Keywords

motherbased on mangabased on memoir or autobiographydead motherdeathjapanese drama

Frequently Asked Questions

What is When My Mom Died, I Wanted to Eat Her Ashes?

When My Mom Died, I Wanted to Eat Her Ashes is a Drama, Family, Comedy movie directed by . It was released on 2019-02-22.

Who are the main actors in When My Mom Died, I Wanted to Eat Her Ashes?

The main cast includes Ken Yasuda, Mitsuko Baisho, Nao Matsushita, Jun Murakami, Renji Ishibashi, .

Where can I watch When My Mom Died, I Wanted to Eat Her Ashes online?

You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if When My Mom Died, I Wanted to Eat Her Ashes is available.

Is When My Mom Died, I Wanted to Eat Her Ashes based on a true story?

No official confirmation about it being based on a true story.

What is the IMDb rating of When My Mom Died, I Wanted to Eat Her Ashes?

When My Mom Died, I Wanted to Eat Her Ashes has an IMDb rating of 7/10 based on 2 votes.

What is the budget and revenue of When My Mom Died, I Wanted to Eat Her Ashes?

The movie had a production budget of $0 and earned $0 at the box office.

Who composed the soundtrack for When My Mom Died, I Wanted to Eat Her Ashes?

The soundtrack was composed by Toei Video Company, Hakuhodo DY Music & Pictures, Nippan Group Holdings, L'espace Vision, Hikari TV, Gifu Shimbun, TEICHIKU ENTERTAINMENT, Hokkaido Television Broadcasting, Asmik Ace, Tokyo MX, TBS Radio, JI-Promotion, CREATIVE OFFICE CUE, AMUSE. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.

Where was When My Mom Died, I Wanted to Eat Her Ashes filmed?

When My Mom Died, I Wanted to Eat Her Ashes was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.

How long is When My Mom Died, I Wanted to Eat Her Ashes?

The total runtime of When My Mom Died, I Wanted to Eat Her Ashes is 108 minutes.

Is When My Mom Died, I Wanted to Eat Her Ashes suitable for kids?

The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.

Will there be a sequel to When My Mom Died, I Wanted to Eat Her Ashes?

There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to When My Mom Died, I Wanted to Eat Her Ashes.

Does When My Mom Died, I Wanted to Eat Her Ashes have a post-credit scene?

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