Yamazakura, The Cherry Tree in the Hills (2008) is a history, drama title in Japanese. On MovieLinkBD you get the full story, cast, rating, official trailer and where to watch Yamazakura, The Cherry Tree in the Hills online in HD.
Yamazakura, The Cherry Tree in the Hills — Storyline
Based on a short story written by Shuhei Fujisawa (who also wrote Twilight Samurai, The Hidden Blade, Love and Honor), the film depicts the uneasy life of Noe Isomura (Rena Tanaka) with the difficult family she has married into after her former husband passed away. One day as she tries to brake off a branch of a cherry tree, she is aided by a samurai who she does not recognize but who recognizes her. He turns out to be a former suitor that she never met named Yaichiro Tezuka (Noriyuki Higashiyama) and who teaches swordsmanship to the local samurai. Meanwhile, the powerful new chief retainer of the village enacts land policies that threaten the survival of the local farmers.
Cast & Crew
- Director: Tetsuo Shinohara
- Starring: Rena Tanaka, Noriyuki Higashiyama, Tetsuya Chiba, Fumi Dan, Sumiko Fuji, Reika Fujisawa, Ben Hiura, Takahiro Hōjō
Yamazakura, The Cherry Tree in the Hills — Movie Details
| Release Date | 2008-05-31 |
| Runtime | 99 min |
| Genre | History, Drama |
| Language | Japanese |
| Country | Japan |
| Rating | 7.5/10 (1 votes) |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Yamazakura, The Cherry Tree in the Hills about? Based on a short story written by Shuhei Fujisawa (who also wrote Twilight Samurai, The Hidden Blade, Love and Honor), the film depicts the uneasy life of Noe I…
Who directed Yamazakura, The Cherry Tree in the Hills? Tetsuo Shinohara.
Who stars in Yamazakura, The Cherry Tree in the Hills? Rena Tanaka, Noriyuki Higashiyama, Tetsuya Chiba, Fumi Dan, Sumiko Fuji, Reika Fujisawa, Ben Hiura, Takahiro Hōjō.
Where can I watch Yamazakura, The Cherry Tree in the Hills? See the Where to Watch section above for current streaming options.
