The Terminal Trust

A medical ethics drama without the courtroom theatrics. A doctor agrees to honor a terminal patient’s wish to avoid life support, only to face legal scrutiny when his family challenges the decision. Anchored by quiet performances, it’s a 2010s Japanese take on dignity, duty, and the weight of a single choice.

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Masayuki Suō directed The Terminal Trust in 2012. See Masayuki Suō's full filmography, where to start with Masayuki Suō, or where to go after you've seen everything by Masayuki Suō.

The Terminal Trust was released in 2012 (JA original-language production), with a runtime of 144 minutes.