A successful Japanese movie director in his sixties becomes increasingly ill while working on his latest film. Though his family, friends, and doctor try to keep the secret of his terminal cancer from him, Buhei gradually comes to realize the truth of his condition, leading him on a journey of despair, anger, and – ultimately – acceptance.
| Writing | Jūzō Itami | Writer |
| Directing | Jūzō Itami | Director |
| Sound | Toshiyuki Honda | Music |
| Crew | Yonezō Maeda | Cinematography |
| Editing | Akira Suzuki | Editor |
| Production | Seigo Hosogoe | Producer |
| Production | Nigel Sinclair | Executive Producer |
| Sound | Osamu Onodera | Sound Designer |
| Production | Yasushi Tamaoki | Producer |
| Costume & Make-Up | Rikiya Sô | Makeup Artist |
| Costume & Make-Up | Sôichi Umezawa | Makeup Artist |
| Costume & Make-Up | Etsuko Egawa | Makeup Artist |
