Ikiru (1952)

Kanji Watanabe, a long-serving bureaucrat trapped in a monotonous existence, learns he has terminal cancer and only months to live. This shocking news forces him to reflect on the emptiness of his life, spent endlessly pushing papers without meaning. Initially consumed by despair, Kanji embarks on a journey to reclaim his purpose, seeking fulfillment through nights of indulgence and companionship.