Living
Overview
Living is a 2022 drama film directed by Oliver Hermanus, based on the 1952 Japanese film Ikiru. The film stars Bill Nighy as Mr. Williams, a staid, elderly bureaucrat who is working in London in the 1950s. He is diagnosed with a terminal illness. He decides to live his life to the fullest, and he uses his remaining time to build a playground for a local community. The film is a quiet, beautiful, and deeply moving film about the meaning of life and the importance of leaving a legacy. It was a critical and commercial success, earning over $10 million on a $10 million budget. Bill Nighy gives a powerful, understated performance as a man who is learning to live. The film was nominated for two Academy Awards, including Best Actor for Bill Nighy. The film is a must-see for anyone who has ever wondered what they are doing with their life.
