The Great Lillian Hall

[Machine Translation] A moving ode to life that conveys the joy of living with overwhelming power! The final stage performance undertaken by a legendary actress facing the end of her career a touching human drama brought to life by Jessica Lange, one of contemporary America s most accomplished actresses, through her heart-stirring performance. Lillian Hall, a legendary actress who has been at the forefront of Broadway, was preparing for an upcoming production of Chekhov s play *The Cherry Orchard*. However, after suddenly losing her ability to speak during rehearsals, Lillian is told by her doctor that she is suffering from dementia. It was a cruel reality tantamount to a recommendation to retire. Having devoted her entire life to the stage, she buries the truth of her illness deep within her heart and resolves to see *The Cherry Orchard* through to the end. However, her condition continues to deteriorate, and even the line between reality and delusion begins to blur. Will this proud, legendary actress be able to take the stage for the finale of her career...? The bonus features include two Japanese theatrical trailers. A fold-out mini-poster is included.

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生きる悦びを圧倒的な力で伝える、人生賛歌の感動作! キャリア終焉の危機に直面した大女優が挑む最後の舞台―― 現代アメリカを代表する実力派ジェシカ・ラングが、心震わす演技で体現した感動のヒューマン・ドラマ。――ブロードウェイの第一線で活躍してきた伝説の大女優リリアン・ホールは、チェーホフの戯曲「桜の園」の公演を間近に控えていた。ところが稽古中に突然言葉を失うアクシデントに見舞われたリリアンは、医師から認知症を患っていることを告げられてしまう。それは引退勧告に等しいあまりにも残酷な現実だった。人生のすべてを舞台に捧げてきた彼女は、病気の事実を胸の奥底に押しとどめ、「桜の園」をやり遂げる決意をする。しかし病状は悪化の一途をたどり、現実と妄想の境目さえも曖昧になっていく。はたして誇り高き大女優は、キャリアのフィナーレを飾る舞台に立つことができるのだろうか・・・ 特典映像には、日本版劇場予告編2種を収録。折り畳みミニポスター封入。