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.
Status
Released
Original Language
JA
Budget
—
Revenue
—
Release Date
February 3, 2018
Popularity
1
Director
Takumi Saitoh
Writer
Mitsutoshi Saijo
Producer
Yuiko Kobayashi
Producer
Takashi Ogawa
Where to Watch
Cast
Issey Takahashi
Koji Hashida
Mayu Matsuoka
Saori Nishida
Takumi Saitoh
Yoshiyuki Hashida
Misuzu Kanno
Yoko Hashida
Lily Franky
Masato Matsuda
Riku Onishi
Ryô Kitafuji
Junkichi Orimoto
Jun Murakami
Tomoki Tada
Hiroshi Kanbe
Junichi Uchiyama
Sairi Ito
Akiko Yoshida
Yohta Kawase
Marie Shirakawa
Masataka Okada
Yosuke Omizu
Nagano
Miracle Hikaru
Jiro Sato
Taro Okamune
Nobuaki Kaneko
Misaki
Gouki Nishimura
Seiji Fukushi
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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 can coexist as Koji struggles to reconcile the man he knew with the man others admired. Though limited by its dialogue-heavy storytelling, the film ultimately offers a tender reflection on grief, forgiveness, and the courage to accept painful truths. Read the full review here: (Indonesian version : alunauwie.com) and (English version : uwiepuspita.com)
