Ikigami (2008)

Ikigami: Directed by Tomoyuki Takimoto. With Shôta Matsuda, Takashi Tsukamoto, Riko Narumi, Takayuki Yamada. Ikigami takes place in a dystopian society where the government has implemented the “Prosperity Law”. This law dictates 1 in 1000 random citizens ages 18~24 will die for the state in a mandatory lottery. Death occurs at a preset date and time, which is when an injected nano-capsule, received at an early age, explodes. The law is meant to create appreciation for life by instilling fear in order to make people live the best possible lives.

“I donu0026#39;t want to waste words on this masterpiece. I can say you only one thing: I watched a lot of dramas. Some managed to invoke an urge to cry. Just an urge. Some tried hard and failed. One drama made me shed tears. This one. A touching tale about life , death , friendship , love and rebellion. Superbely acted , well written , entertaining and emotionally gripping. Japan , being infamous for its disturbing and morally degenerated productions , genuinely surprised me. If you like the life and death theme and are ready to cry rivers of tears : DO NOT MISS IT! u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003eBravo! Bravo! BRAVO!”