

The Fossil
7.2(13)19753h 21m1
An industrialist is diagnosed with terminal cancer. He is abroad in Europe at the time, and a glimpse of a Japanese woman in that setting causes him to imagine her as the personification of his impending fate. As his dialogue with his imagined mortality continues, he meets the living woman, the template for his fantasy, and together, they tour rural churches. Gradually, he comes to some kind of peace about the diagnosis. When he returns to Japan, he is met with a series of challenges that profoundly test the lessons he has learned.
TMDB
7.2/10
13 votes
- Status
- Released
- Budget
- —
- Box office
- —
- Language
- Japanese
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Where to watch
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Release dates
United StatesUS
- PremiereSan Francisco International Film Festival24 Oct 1974
- TheatricalNR9 Sept 1976
JapanJP
- Theatrical4 Oct 1975
NetherlandsNL
- PremiereInternational Film Festival Rotterdam28 Jun 1975
Frequently asked questions
- When was The Fossil released?
- The Fossil was released on 4 October 1975.
- Where can I watch The Fossil online?
- The Fossil is available on Nihon Eiga Net Amazon Channel in JP. Use the Watch now links in the Where to watch section for official pages.
- Is there a Hindi trailer for The Fossil?
- No verified Hindi trailer for The Fossil is available yet. Only the original-language trailer is listed.
- What is the rating of The Fossil?
- The Fossil holds a 7.2/10 audience score from 13 votes.
- Who directed The Fossil?
- The Fossil (1975) was directed by Masaki Kobayashi.
- How long is The Fossil?
- The Fossil runs for 3h 21m.











