Last Life in the Universe (2004): Cast, Ratings & Box Office
Last Life in the Universe is a 2004 comedy drama starring Tadanobu Asano and Sinitta Boonyasak. It runs 1 hour 52 minutes and earned $63,095 worldwide. Critics gave it 90% on Rotten Tomatoes and 73 on Metacritic.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 52m (112 min)
- Original language
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Japanese - Studio
- Palm Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Last Life in the Universe About?
The premise of Last Life in the Universe without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A reclusive librarian named Kenji, living in Bangkok, struggles with an existential crisis, finding his thoughts consistently interrupted by the eccentric people around him. His brother, Yukio, a dangerous and ruthless member of the yakuza, further complicates Kenji’s attempts to find meaning and even his reluctant efforts toward self-destruction. The film explores themes of life, death, and the unexpected connections that emerge in a chaotic world.
Last Life in the Universe Cast
Tadanobu Asano leads the cast, with Sinitta Boonyasak.
Last Life in the Universe Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Last Life in the Universe 90% on Rotten Tomatoes and 73 on Metacritic.
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Rotten Tomatoes 90% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 90%
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Metacritic 73 Metascore
User score 8.9
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TMDB 72% User score
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Last Life in the Universe Plot Summary
What happens in Last Life in the Universe from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Kenji is a solitary librarian working at the Japan Foundation in Bangkok, surrounded by meticulously organized stacks of books. His half-hearted attempts to end his life are constantly thwarted by the people around him. Among his primary distractions is his self-centered brother, Yukio, a yakuza who fled Japan to escape the vengeance of his employer after a scandal involving the employer’s daughter. Yukio’s friend Takashi warns him about the potential consequences, asserting that if it were his daughter involved, he would ensure the despoiler faced dire consequences. However, Yukio dismisses this caution with a laugh, preferring the companionship of a local club where he can charm a bunny-eared hostess named Nid. Tension brews as Nid’s sister, Noi, is furious at her for sleeping with her boyfriend, Jon.
Full summary
The whole story of Last Life in the Universe, scene by scene
Last Life in the Universe Box Office
Last Life in the Universe grossed $63,095 worldwide. $32,014 came from the US and Canada and $31,081 (49%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$63.1K
- US & Canada
- $32K
- International
- $31.1K
Last Life in the Universe Trailers & Videos
2 videos: 2 trailers.
- Trailer Trailer - LAST LIFE IN THE UNIVERSE l เรื่องรัก น้อยนิด มหาศาล [Official]
How Well Do You Know Last Life in the Universe?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What does Kenji do in the Japan Foundation library?
Last Life in the Universe Also Known As
17 alternative titles, including “Leben nach dem Tod in Bangkok” and “Ruang rak noi nid mahasan”.
- Also known as
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- Leben nach dem Tod in Bangkok
- Ruang rak noi nid mahasan
- 라스트 라이프 라스트 러브
- 地球で最後のふたり
- Vidas truncadas
- Ultima viață din univers
- החיים האחרונים ביקום
- Evrendeki Son Yaşam
- A Última Vida no Universo
- Останнє життя у Всесвіті
- Последният живот във вселената
- Universums sista dagar
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- Utolsó élet az univerzumban
- Последняя жизнь во Вселенной
- La última vida en el universo
- 宇宙只有我和你
- Ostatnie życie we wszechświecie
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Last Life in the Universe FAQ: Cast & Box Office
Runtime, release date, cast, box office, ratings, post-credit scenes and language of Last Life in the Universe, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Last Life in the Universe?
Last Life in the Universe runs 1 hour 52 minutes (112 minutes).
When was Last Life in the Universe released?
Last Life in the Universe was released on August 6, 2004.
Who is in the cast of Last Life in the Universe?
Last Life in the Universe stars Tadanobu Asano and Sinitta Boonyasak.
How much did Last Life in the Universe make at the box office?
Last Life in the Universe grossed $63,095 worldwide ($32,014 domestic, $31,081 international).
How is Last Life in the Universe rated?
Last Life in the Universe has 90% on Rotten Tomatoes, 73 on Metacritic and 72% on TMDB.
Does Last Life in the Universe have a post-credit scene?
No. Last Life in the Universe has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Last Life in the Universe in?
The original language of Last Life in the Universe is Japanese.
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