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Comedy writer Ippei Sekiya decides to end his life one day, contemplating suicide by jumping in front of a train during his return home from work. Just as he is about to jump, a person is hit by a train at the previous station, which makes him reconsider. In tribute to Tomohiro, the man who died instead of him, Ippei sneaks into his funeral. Upon returning home, he is confronted by his ghost. Grateful that Ippei continues to live because of his death, Tomohiro makes an astonishing request.
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How long is The Man Who Failed to Die?
The Man Who Failed to Die has a runtime of 1h 49m (1 hour and 49 minutes).
Who directed The Man Who Failed to Die?
The Man Who Failed to Die was directed by Seiji Tanaka and released in 2025.
What genre is The Man Who Failed to Die?
The Man Who Failed to Die is a Drama film (2025).
Who stars in The Man Who Failed to Die?
The cast of The Man Who Failed to Die includes Mizukawa Katamari, Bokuzo Masana, Erika Karata, Yutaka Kyan, Miona Hori.
