Kurosawa’s ‘Ikiru’ Comes Back to Life in ‘Living’
'Living' dives into many themes that we can all understand regardless of our cultural backgrounds. We can see this through the shared similarities between 'Ikiru' and 'Living'.

As flabby Sebastian strives to become a model, lowly usher Tom hustles to make it as an actor. While pursuing fame and fortune together, the naïve duo stumble into zany adventures, learn absurd Hollywood lessons and build a meaningful friendship.
'Living' dives into many themes that we can all understand regardless of our cultural backgrounds. We can see this through the shared similarities between 'Ikiru' and 'Living'.
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