“Slow Goodbye” to a Loved One A wife battling fading memories, and a husband who encourages and continues to love her. The beauty of living and loving, conveyed with deep emotion. A "gem of a love story." The original work is "Jakuryo Koya" by Haruhiko Yoshimeki, which won the Akutagawa Prize in 1993. After the novel's publication, it took a full four years to complete this ambitious work, "Yukie." The song "You Are My Sunshine" in the film was re-recorded for this film by the late Jimmy Davis, the original songwriter and singer. Jimmy's heartfelt, soulful voice evokes even deeper emotion. (Quoted from the jacket) Japan Film Producers Association Film Festival '97 Best New Director Award Agency for Cultural Affairs 1998 Excellent Film Award 1998 National Film Viewing Organization Liaison Council Director's Award 1998 Japan Film Revival Conference Encouragement Award 1998 Catholic Film Award 1998 Soroptimist International of Japan Foundation Chiyoko Sen Award Mitsuko Baisho Bo Svenson Joe Crest Mark Conklin Aki Hano John McKay Reiko Kusamura Production, Direction, Editing: Hisako Matsui Original Work: Haruhiko Yoshimeki Screenplay: Kaneto Shindo Released in theaters in 1998 Main Feature: 93 minutes Bonus Features: 49 minutes ① Documentary "Women of Nostalgia" ② Trailer Released and Sold by: Essen Communications Co., Ltd. Product Number: ESDV00001 ● This is NOT a rental item! There are small scratches on the disc. This is a layman's inspection with presbyopia. Please understand that there are individual differences in how scratches are perceived. (Recently, inspecting the disc surface has become difficult. I wonder if I should have cataract surgery...) Before listing, I have confirmed playback of the entire film, including the bonus features. It plays without any problems. I have not watched it at fast speed. There are no accessories. Everything in the photos is included. This item has been stored at home. The case has scratches. Please refrain from purchasing if you are concerned about this.