Plan 75
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In a near dystopian future, Japan's government launches PLAN 75, a program encouraging the elderly to terminate their own lives to relieve its rapidly aging population's social and economic burdens. In Chie Hayakawa's remarkable and sensitive feature film debut, the lives of three ordinary citizens intersect in this new reality as they confront the crushing callousness of a world ready to dispose of those no longer deemed valuable. Legendary Japanese actress Chieko Baishō stars as a 78-year-old Michi who considers signing up for the program after losing her meager but fulfilling hotel job and the means to live independently. A young Plan 75 salesman Himoru (Hayato Isomura), initially believes in the program's benefits and serves as the human face of the program. And Maria (Stephanie Arianne), a Filipino care worker living overseas, reluctantly accepts a position with PLAN 75 to send money home to her ailing daughter. On the surface, the plan and its hawkers exude a kindness that serves as the film's chilling vision of bureaucratic indifference and our increasing loss of interconnectedness. However, Hayakawa's view is far from grim, as these characters soon learn to fully reckon with their own lives and what it truly means to live.

directed by: Chie Hayakawa
starring: Chieko Baisho
2022 / 113 min / 1.85:1 / Japanese DTS-HD MA 5.1

Additional info:

  • Region Free Blu-ray
  • Filmmaker Chie Hayakawa’s first short film: Niagara (2013)
  • Asian Movie Pulse Interview with Filmmaker Chie Hayakawa
  • Booklet essay by critic Hayley Scanlon
  • English subtitles

Overall rating: 4.875 / 5 from 8 reviews.

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Darkly thoughtful

"A heartbreaking fable about the dehumanization capitalism thrives on, as governments are sure to find the worst ways to deal with our aging societies. Chieko Baisho's performance is fantastic; I loved her scenes alongside Yuumi Kawai. Very interesting and thought-provoking A remarkable debut for Hayakawa, the story is so restrained that it feels honest despite its near-future setting and ultimately remains hopeful about humanity; something I wish my cynical heart could share."

— Cristian T. (5/5)

I Don’t Wanna Grow Up

"Plan 75 is a quiet, haunting drama that imagines a near future where the elderly are encouraged to end their lives for the “greater good. ” Chieko Baisho delivers a deeply moving performance, grounding the film’s unsettling premise in real human emotion. With its restrained style and thought-provoking themes, it lingers long after the credits, raising difficult questions about aging, dignity, and society."

— Shawn M. (4/5)

Touching and thought-provoking

"This film deals with some heavy subject matter that is also very timely. As the country's population ages and starts to tax resources and the economy, the solution becomes voluntary state-sponsored suicide. As others have pointed out, there are missed opportunities to explore various issues in depth, I don't think that was the focus of this movie anyway. I believe they really wanted to focus on the human side and how the decision affects not only those involved , but also those people who are connected to them. Overall, it was a very good movie and well worth a watch."

— Christopher K. (5/5)

Great release!

"Faced with a rapidly aging population, a Japanese government in the near future rolls out an unsettling agenda. Great release."

— Sebastian V. (5/5)

Excellent Foreign Flick

"A mesmerizing gem!"

— Charles A. (5/5)

Plan 75

"An enjoyable film."

— Gloria W. (5/5)

An unnerving drama

"Dystopic in its setup, a really unnerving movie that is worth checking out."

— Joe P. (5/5)

Definitely worth a watch

"Been meaning to see this film since it came out. A great experience and a great release!"

— MR H. (5/5)

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