Yoko the Cherry Blossom (2015)
In 1940, Masaaki Takaoka works as a teacher in the agricultural division at a youth training institute. Although Japan’s defeat seems imminent, all of Masaaki’s students are drafted in a futile last-ditch effort. In an attempt to give the young men some hope, he makes everyone promise that they will all meet again under the cherry blossoms upon their safe return. Consumed by sadness over the fate of his students, Masaaki devotes the next 30 years of his life to develop a new species of cherry blossoms that could thrive in any climate in remembrance of his students.
Director: Gen Takahashi
Genre: Drama, Comedy
Runtime: 115 min
Release Date: November 21, 2015
Cast
- Takashi Sasano - Masaaki Takaoka
- Koji Matoba - Seido Takaoka
- Maki Miyamoto - Keiko Takaoka
- Taisei Miyamoto
- Yûya Takayama
- Ryushi Mizukami
- Su-yeon Gu
- Daisuke Nagakura
- Hikaru Makishima
- Sôtarô Mori
Screenplay
- Gen Takahashi (Screenplay)
- Gen Takahashi (Story)
Music: Benjamin Bedoussac
Cinematography: Philip Harder
Editing: Yoshinori Ota
Country: Japan
Language: 日本語
Original Language: ja
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Yoko the Cherry Blossom about?
- In 1940, Masaaki Takaoka works as a teacher in the agricultural division at a youth training institute. Although Japan’s defeat seems imminent, all of Masaaki’s students are drafted in a futile last-ditch effort. In an attempt to give the young men some hope, he makes everyone promise that they will all meet again under the cherry blossoms upon their safe return. Consumed by sadness over the fate of his students, Masaaki devotes the next 30 years of his life to develop a new species of cherry blossoms that could thrive in any climate in remembrance of his students.
- Who directed Yoko the Cherry Blossom?
- Yoko the Cherry Blossom was directed by Gen Takahashi.
- Who stars in Yoko the Cherry Blossom?
- Yoko the Cherry Blossom stars Takashi Sasano, Koji Matoba, Maki Miyamoto, Taisei Miyamoto, Yûya Takayama, Ryushi Mizukami.
- How long is Yoko the Cherry Blossom?
- Yoko the Cherry Blossom has a runtime of 1h 55m (115 minutes).
- What genre is Yoko the Cherry Blossom?
- Yoko the Cherry Blossom is a Drama, Comedy film.
- Where was Yoko the Cherry Blossom produced?
- Yoko the Cherry Blossom was produced in Japan.