Maadadayo (1993)

This film tells the story of professor Uehida Hyakken-sama (1889-1971), in Gotemba, around the forties. He was a university professor until an air raid, when he left to become a writer and has to live in a hut. His mood has hardly changed, not by the change nor by time. Every year his students celebrate his birthday, issuing the question “Mahda kai?” (not yet?), just to hear Uehida-san’s answer “Madada yo!” (No, not yet!), in a ritual of self affirmation, and desires of lasting forever. It’s a very “japanese” film who portrays everyday life and customs in Japan. ??Jaime Moraga Awards: 6 wins & 4 nominationsBudget: $11,900,000 (estimated)Worldwide Gross: $596Soundtrack: L’ESTRO ARMONICO Op. II, Concert No 1 in D Major, RV 230 (Music by Antonio Vivaldi)Akira Kurosawa, Ishirô HondaTatsuo Matsumura, Hisashi Igawa, George Tokoro1993-04-17 (Japan)tt0107474