Plot: In an alternative universe, people don't celebrate their birthday, they celebrate their deathday. People are born knowing on which day they're going to die, but they don't know what year. So each year they spend one day in fear, hoping they'll survive another trip around the sun. A couple decides to get married on the woman's deathday, to make it a more joyful occasion, not realizing that tragedy might strike on this very day. When disaster strikes, the man is forced to sit out his time until his deathday arrives, knowing he can't just kill himself on any other day.
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April 12, 2025
A movie that is high on concept, executed in a very personal way. Director Nagahisa made a name for himself directing We Are Little Zombies, and took a chance with the credit he built up directing that film. Death Days comes with a highly original premise, a unique presentation, and some killer dramatic moments. It's not the most accessible film, but it's short and direct, so even if you don't like it, you won't have wasted a lot of time. I adored it and hope Nagahisa will continue down this path, as the world needs more films like this.