Blank 13 (2018)

Other name: ブランク13, Blank13

Description:

In the emotional drama Blank 13, a family finally learns the whereabouts of their father who vanished without a trace 13 years ago. However, their hope for answers is cut short when he dies of cancer just three months later, leaving Koji and his family members without closure. Koji and his family grieve, believing they can never reclaim the lost 13 years of their lives. But when they attend his funeral, the stories told by the mourners begin to reveal a side of their father they never knew. These touching and surprising anecdotes gradually fill in the blanks, uncovering the truth that was kept hidden from his own family. Based on the incredible true story of TV show writer and screenwriter Hashimoto Kouji, Blank 13 is a moving cinematic journey about family bonds, forgiveness, and the secrets we leave behind.

Director: Saitoh Takumi [斎藤工]

Country: Japanese

Status: Completed

Released: 2018

Genre:Drama; Family; life; melodrama