Living (2022) -

: After decades of being a "dead man" behind a desk, Williams attempts to "live" through various means—first through hedonism in Brighton, then through a platonic friendship with a vibrant former colleague, Margaret (played by Aimee Lou Wood).

: The film highlights the stifling nature of post-war British bureaucracy, where "to do nothing is to do no wrong," and contrasts it with the profound impact one individual can have when they choose to care. Critical Reception Living (2022)

Directed by Oliver Hermanus with a screenplay by Nobel laureate Kazuo Ishiguro , the film received widespread acclaim. Critics from Rotten Tomatoes praised Nighy’s understated, heartbreaking performance and the film's lush, period-accurate aesthetic. : After decades of being a "dead man"

Based on Akira Kurosawa’s 1952 masterpiece Ikiru , which itself was inspired by Leo Tolstoy’s The Death of Ivan Ilyich , the film is a masterful study of legacy and the quiet heroism found in small, purposeful acts. His goal is to build a small children's

: Realizing that true living isn't found in fleeting pleasures, Williams dedicates his final days to pushing through the very bureaucracy he once upheld. His goal is to build a small children's playground in a bombed-out London neighborhood.