Higan

Higan

2002 · 8 min · ★ 5.4 · Animation, Science Fiction

An injured man lies completely still in a hospital room with doctors hovering at his bedside, appearing serene and peaceful as he slowly succumbs to death. However, in his own mind, memories of a recent battle vividly flash by. Thoughts of death and chaos haunt him, even in his final moments.

Directed by Yasushi Muraki

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