The Terminal Trust

The Terminal Trust

Directed by Masayuki Suō

Produced by TOHO, Fuji Television Network

2012144 min6.4 / 10

A grave, introspective drama that grapples with end-of-life autonomy and medical ethics through the intimate relationship between a dying patient and his doctor.

Shinzo Egi is an asthma sufferer who does not want to be place on life support. As a last request, Shinzo Egi asks his doctor Ayano Orii if she could follow his wish. Doctor Ayano Orii is then questioned in a criminal case because of her decision.

Questions people ask

  • Is The Terminal Trust sad? Yes, very. More sad than 96% of films.

  • Is The Terminal Trust violent? Barely. Less violent than 76% of films.

  • Is The Terminal Trust scary? Not especially. Less frightening than 65% of films.

  • Is The Terminal Trust easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 61% of films.

  • Does The Terminal Trust end with hope? Not especially. Less hopeful than 61% of films.

These describe how the film comes across, measured across the whole film and compared with other well-known films. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked scene by scene, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.

45/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

Familiar shape, done well.

Rarity89

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise20

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love40

How much audiences actually like it

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Ensemble

Like The Terminal Trust

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as The Terminal Trust

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like The Terminal Trust, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like The Terminal Trust, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like The Terminal Trust, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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