
Synopsis
Mikoto Hanamaki (Sota Fukushi), a paramedic with the unique ability to see a person's moment of death, struggles with the burden of knowing but being unable to change fate. When he discovers his beloved step-sister Sara (Nanao) has only one year left to live, Mikoto becomes determined to save her, despite knowing the futility of his efforts. Driven by love and hope, he dedicates himself to making Sara's final year meaningful while desperately seeking a way to cheat death. His emotional journey challenges the boundaries between acceptance and defiance of life's predetermined path. This moving story explores the depths of human resilience and the power of love in the face of inevitable loss. "Marigold in 4 Minutes" is a 2019 Japanese fantasy romance drama directed by Keita Kono, Kaede Kamiya, and Hidenori Joho.