Thirteen years after abandoning his wife and two sons by stepping out for a pack of cigarettes and never returning, deadbeat gambler Masato dies of stomach cancer. At his funeral, a motley crew of fellow mahjong players, pachinko parlor employees and former drinking buddies gather to pay their respects and tell stories, revealing aspects of Masato’s life that complicate his sons’ resentment towards him.
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| Release Date: | Feb 03, 2018 |
| Genres: | Family, Drama |
| Production Company: | THE KLOCKWORX, EAST FILM, Hikari TV, EAST GROUP, TBS Service |
| Production Countries: | Japan |
| Casts: | Issey Takahashi, Mayu Matsuoka, Takumi Saitoh, Misuzu Kanno, Lily Franky, Riku Onishi, Ryô Kitafuji, Junkichi Orimoto, Jun Murakami, Hiroshi Kanbe, Sairi Ito |
| Status: | Released |
| Budget: | $0 |
| Revenue: | 0 |
Blank 13 portrays the emotional turmoil of a family confronting the sudden return—and death—of a father who abandoned them, blending fear, resentment, and unresolved longing. Through memories, conflicting stories, and a quietly powerful funeral setting, the film reveals how bitterness and affection can coexist as Koji struggles to reconcile the man he knew with the man others admired. Though limited by its dialogue-heavy storytelling, the film ultimately offers a tender reflection on grief, forgiveness, and the courage to accept painful truths. Read the full review here: (Indonesian version : alunauwie.com) and (English version : uwiepuspita.com)
