When his orchestra disbands, Daigo Kobayashi
(Masahiro Motoki) decides to start over and moves
back to his small hometown. Desperate for work, he
secretly takes a job as a funeral professional who
prepares the deceased for burial and entrance into
the next life. But while working with the families of
the departed, Daigo embarks on a spiritual journey
of his own as he finally experiences the joy and
wonder of living.
Heart-warming, funny, wise and profound.
-A film about family, love, discovery and hope!