Last Life in the Universe (2003)

Why bother with suicide?

Last Life in the Universe (2003) poster

An obsessive-compulsive Japanese librarian living in Bangkok spends most of his days contemplating suicide in his apartment. His life changes when he witnesses the death of a young girl and becomes acquainted with her elder sister.

Director: Pen-Ek Ratanaruang
Genre: Drama, Action, Thriller
Runtime: 112 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Hualampong Riddim, Small Room, Vichaya Vatanasapt
Cinematography: Christopher Doyle
Editing: Patamanadda Yukol
Production: Cinemasia, Bohemian Films
Country: Thailand, Japan
Language: 日本語, ภาษาไทย, English
Original Language: th

Themes

Suicidal Thoughts and Despair, Siblings Bound Tight Against the World

Keywords

sibling relationship, library, suicide attempt, bangkok, thailand, car accident, accidental death, perfectionist

Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Last Life in the Universe about?
An obsessive-compulsive Japanese librarian living in Bangkok spends most of his days contemplating suicide in his apartment. His life changes when he witnesses the death of a young girl and becomes acquainted with her elder sister.
Who directed Last Life in the Universe?
Last Life in the Universe was directed by Pen-Ek Ratanaruang.
Who stars in Last Life in the Universe?
Last Life in the Universe stars Tadanobu Asano, Daran Boonyasak, Chermarn Boonyasak, Yutaka Matsushige, Riki Takeuchi, Takashi Miike.
How long is Last Life in the Universe?
Last Life in the Universe has a runtime of 1h 52m (112 minutes).
What genre is Last Life in the Universe?
Last Life in the Universe is a Drama, Action, Thriller film.
Where was Last Life in the Universe produced?
Last Life in the Universe was produced in Thailand, Japan.
What are the themes of Last Life in the Universe?
The themes of Last Life in the Universe include: Suicidal Thoughts and Despair, Siblings Bound Tight Against the World.