The Funeral
1991, Japanese. Directed by Fumiki Watanabe.
Based on a true story, a Japanese boy's suicide is elevated to the status of metaphor for Japan's feudal system and its strict adherence to conformity.
- Runtime
- 1h 54m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Japanese
- Rated
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- Released
- 8 August 1991
- Original title
- ザザンボ
- Country
- Japan
- Written by
- Fumiki Watanabe
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How long is The Funeral?
The Funeral runs 114 minutes (1h 54m).
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Which OTT platform is The Funeral on?
The Funeral isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 8 August 1991. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Funeral?
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Who directed The Funeral?
The Funeral (1991) was directed by Fumiki Watanabe and stars Makoto Akiyama, Mayumi Morita, Tamami Narita.