With each object that disappears, the postman reflects on the life he’s lived, his joys and regrets, and the people he’s loved and lost. And so begins a very strange week that brings the young postman and his beloved cat to the brink of existence. But before he can tackle his bucket list, the devil shows up to make him an offer: In exchange for making one thing in the world disappear, the postman will be granted one extra day of life. Estranged from his family and living alone with only his cat, Cabbage, to keep him company, he was unprepared for the doctor’s diagnosis that he has only months to live. The film is also shot so beautifully that I had to add Hakodate, the filming location, to my list of must-visit cities in Japan.The international phenomenon that has sold more than two million copies, If Cats Disappeared from the World is a heartwarming, funny, and profound meditation on the meaning of life. He perfectly delivered the role with his talents. Existence or essence? The story is meaningful, and Takeru is a great cast in a great film.
Things which seems not essential to life turn out to be more crucial than expected, as they affect the relationship he has with his ex-girlfriend, friend and family As the story evolves, it reminds me to think about what is actually essential to life. Then, a devil appears and offers to extend his life on the condition that one thing the devil picks will disappear from the world in exchange for him living one day longer. "Sekai kara neko ga kietanara" is based on a popular novel of the same name and centers around a young postman (played by Sato Takeru) who learns that he has a terminal illness and is soon going to die. "If cats disappeared from the world, how would the world change? If I disappeared from the world, who on earth would mourn for me?".
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