

The Parades
A mother searches for her missing son after a devastating calamity, only to realize that she has died and is now confined to a realm of restless spirits.
Critics Sentiment
Souls prepare to release their lingering regrets and move on
Film opens with introduction to the afterlife concept
The film jumps from pacing struggles around the 76-minute mark to powerful emotional climax at 92 minutes, gaining 1.5 points as character development pays off
The Parades builds slowly from its introductory concept to create genuine emotional investment in its characters' journeys through limbo. While some reviewers found the pacing uneven and the ending somewhat abrupt, the film's exploration of unfinished business and regret resonated powerfully, with multiple viewers reporting tears during key emotional moments. The strong performances, particularly from Lily Franky and the supporting cast, combined with effective music and art direction to create a bittersweet meditation on living fully.
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Masami Nagasawa
Minako

Kentaro Sakaguchi
Akira

Ryusei Yokohama
Shori

Nana Mori
Nana

Tetsushi Tanaka
Tanaka

Shinobu Terajima
Kaori

Lily Franky
Michael

Akari Takaishi
Yasuko

Yuina Kuroshima
Maiko Oshiro

Ayumu Nakajima
Hiroshi Sasaki

Takuya Wakabayashi
Mitsuru Koga

Mai Fukagawa
Mizuki

Denden
Keisuke

Hiroshi Tachi
Sasaki

Yukiya Kitamura
Kanda

Hana Kino
Maiko

Daiken Okudaira
Ryo Kawakami

Haru Iwakawa
Young Ryo

Yumia Fujisaki
Riko
Omasa Rin
Kenta
Crew
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