The Last Dance

[Machine Translation] That dance is the final farewell between the deceased and those left behind. The Taoist priest mourns the departed, while the funeral director saves the souls of the living. Through traditional funeral rites passed down from parents to children and on to the next generation, the story is elevated into a deeply moving drama that stirs the soul. Head-on addressing universal themes such as Family," Traditional Rituals," and Views on Life and Death," this film resonated with a wide range of audiences from young people to seniors and moved countless viewers to tears in theaters. Critics have hailed it as the most powerful Hong Kong film of 2024 25," and it has quietly yet deeply moved the hearts of people living through the anxiety of the COVID-19 pandemic. Director Anselm Chan, championing the theme that by helping others, we save ourselves," took the bold step unprecedented for a Hong Kong film of shooting on location at actual funeral homes and mortuaries. Amid overwhelming realism, the film vividly portrays life and death, as well as the bonds between people. Wedding planner Tosan (Dayo Wong) is forced to switch careers to become a funeral director after accumulating massive debt during the COVID-19 pandemic. However, weddings and funerals are vastly different, and he faces various challenges. His biggest hurdle is gaining the approval of Master Man (Michael Hui), the funeral Taoist" who co-manages the services with him. Tou-san, who prioritizes profit above all else, and Master Man, who values tradition, constantly clash due to their differing philosophies, and their relationship hits rock bottom. However, as Tou-san spends time with Master Man s family, his resentment gradually fades, and he begins to realize the true meaning of the Breaking Hell" ritual performed at funerals. Bonus features (planned) include interviews, behind-the-scenes footage, the original trailer, and the Japanese trailer. A postcard is included (planned).

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その舞は、死者と残された者の最後のお別れ道士は亡き者を弔い、葬儀屋は生きる者の魂を救う 親から子、そして次の世代に引き継ぐ伝統の葬祭儀式を通じ、魂を揺さぶる感動ドラマへと昇華 「家族」「伝統儀式」「死生観」という普遍的なテーマを真っ向から描いた本作は、若者からシニア層まで幅広い世代の共感を呼び、劇場では涙する観客が続出。批評家からも「2024～25年において最も力強い香港映画」と絶賛され、コロナ禍に不安な日々を送る人々の心に、深く静かに感動を広げていった。監督のアンセルム・チャンは、「他者を助けることで自分も救われる」というテーマを掲げ、香港映画では異例となる実際の葬儀場・遺体安置所でのロケを敢行。圧倒的なリアリティの中で、生と死、そして人と人との絆を鮮烈に描き出した。──ウエディングプランナーのトウサン (ダヨ・ウォン)は、コロナ禍で多額の負債を抱え、葬儀業者への転身を余儀なくされる。しかし結婚式と葬式は大きく違い、様々な困難に直面する。最大の難関は、共に葬儀を取り仕切る「葬儀道士」であるマン師匠 (マイケル・ホイ)に認められること。利益の追求が第一のトウサンと、伝統を重んじるマン師匠は、考え方の違いから絶えず衝突し、二人の関係は最悪に。だがマン師匠一家と関わるうちにトウサンのわだかまりは徐々に消え、葬儀で行う儀式「破地獄」の真の意味に気づいていくのだった。映像特典 (予定)にはインタビュー映像、メイキング、オリジナルトレーラー、日本版予告編を収録。ポストカード封入 (予定)。