Madadayo

Synopsis of Madadayo

Madadayo is a 1993 Japanese film directed by Akira Kurosawa. The plot follows the life of university professor Hyakken Uchida, who retires to dedicate himself to writing. His students organize a birthday party for him every year, where they ask him if he is ready to leave, to which he replies "Madadayo" (not yet). The film explores themes of old age, friendship, and the joy of living.