Nobuo Kaneko

In this 1964 film directed by Kenji Misumi, the legendary blind swordsman Zatoichi finds himself on a journey to escort a baby to safety after its mother is tragically killed….

Mr. Watanabe suddenly finds that he has terminal cancer. He vows to make his final days meaningful. His attempts to communicate his anguish to his son and daughter-in-law lead only to heartbreak. Finally, inspired by an unselfish co-worker, he turns his efforts to bringing happiness to others by building a playground in a dreary slum neighborhood. When the park is finally completed, he is able to face death with peaceful acceptance.