License to Live (1999) | Streaming Guide & Showtimes
License to Live (1999) — Yutaka was fourteen years old when he was run over by a car and fell
License to Live (1999) Storyline
Yutaka was fourteen years old when he was run over by a car and fell into a coma. Now, ten years later, he wakes up and realizes that his family is not intact anymore: father, mother and sister live at different places. Yutaka decides to re-open the pony farm that his family once ran.
Full Cast & Crew
- Hidetoshi Nishijima as Yutaka Yoshii
- Koji Yakusho as Fujimori
- Shun Sugata as Shinichiro Yoshii
- Lily as Sachiko Iwatani
- Kumiko Aso as Chizuru Yoshii
- Show Aikawa as Kasaki
- Yoriko Doguchi as Miki
- Ren Osugi as Murota
- Hiromitsu Suzuki as Kurume
- Kosuke Toyohara as Doctor
- Masahiro Toda as Akira Ueda
- Michi Yamamura as Ueda's Mother
- Tarō Suwa as Old Man
- Akira Otaka as Garbage Man
- Hajime Inoue as Officer
Why Watch License to Live?
The Vibe: License to Live is a emotionally complex and thought-provoking drama movie that firmly establishes itself as a must-watch from 1999. The pacing and atmosphere are perfectly calibrated to keep you engaged from start to finish.
Fan Reception: While holding a polarized score of 6.1/10, it retains a dedicated audience who appreciate its specific stylistic choices and unique premise.
Who Should Watch It: Highly recommended for viewers who appreciate deep character studies and powerful performances. If you enjoy character-driven arcs layered with drama-specific tropes, this deserves a spot on your watchlist.
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