Set in a near-future Japan, this science fiction drama examines a government initiative called Plan 75. The program encourages elderly citizens to undergo voluntary euthanasia to address the challenges of an aging population. The story follows three individuals: a woman struggling to survive financially, a pragmatic representative who sells the program, and a young Filipino worker. Each character must navigate difficult decisions regarding life and death.
Directed by Chie Hayakawa, this was the first of two films she directed before Renoir. The screenplay was written by Hayakawa and Jason Gray. The movie features Chieko Baisho as Michi Tsunotani, Hayato Isomura as Hiromu Okabe, and Stefanie Arianne as Maria, with supporting roles played by Yumi Kawai, Taka Takao, and Hisako Ôkata. This production was a collaboration between companies from Qatar, the Philippines, France, and Japan.
The film has received generally positive feedback. It holds a rating of 6.6/10 on IMDb based on 3,000 votes and a matching 6.6/10 on TMDB from 132 votes. Film critics gave the movie a higher score than the general audience, with a rating of 7.4/10 from 55 reviews.
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