Picture of Spring
春画先生
“When a bored cafe worker starts learning about erotic prints from a widowed shunga researcher, she gets drawn into a world free of inhibitions.”
Synopsis
Yumiko Haruno works as a waitress at a cafe that has been around for a long time. She spends her days aimlessly and without a dream for her future. On an ordinary day at her job, Yumiko notices middle aged man Ichirou Haga looking intently at shunga (Japanese erotic paintings that were popular during the Edo period). He suddenly talks to her and asks her what shunga is to her. Yumiko becomes interested in the eccentric shunga researcher and he invites her to visit his home to learn more. After his wife passed away, Ichirou has lived a reclusive life and concentrated solely on his study of shunga. Yumiko visits his home and begins to take shunga lessons from him.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Akihiko Shiota
- Screenplay & Story
- Akihiko Shiota
- Original Score
- Gary Ashiya
- Original Title
- 春画先生
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 54m
- Production Studios
- Culture Entertainment, Office Shirous, Happinet Phantom Studios, TC Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Akihiko Shiota
Akihiko Shiota
Gary Ashiya
Akiko Ashizawa
Takashi Sato
Naoko Komuro
Department Leadership Roster
Akihiko Shiota
Screenplay
Akihiko Shiota
Director
Akiko Ashizawa
Director of Photography
Takashi Sato
Editor
Naoko Komuro
Producer
Norifumi Ataka
Production Design
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Picture of Spring.
Featured In Curated Collections
Editorial lists, community rankings, and cinematic collections featuring Picture of Spring.
Movies Watched
Movies Sex & Nudity Moderate
Kinema Junpo - Best Japanese Films (1926-2024) [Imported]
Similar Titles to Picture of Spring
Movies sharing stylistic DNA, tone, and thematic storytelling
6.2
6.0
6.7
4.5
5.2
5.8
7.0
8.0
10.0
5.5
6.8
6.2
More Like Picture of Spring
Recommended titles matching themes, cast, and genres.
Frequently Asked Questions About Picture of Spring
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Picture of Spring about?
Yumiko Haruno works as a waitress at a cafe that has been around for a long time. She spends her days aimlessly and without a dream for her future. On an ordinary day at her job, Yumiko notices middle aged man Ichirou Haga looking intently at shunga (Japanese erotic paintings that were popular during the Edo period). He suddenly talks to her and asks her what shunga is to her. Yumiko becomes interested in the eccentric shunga researcher and he invites her to visit his home to learn more. After his wife passed away, Ichirou has lived a reclusive life and concentrated solely on his study of shunga. Yumiko visits his home and begins to take shunga lessons from him.
Who directed Picture of Spring?
Picture of Spring was directed by Akihiko Shiota.
Who stars in Picture of Spring?
The principal cast of Picture of Spring includes Seiyo Uchino, Kana Kita, Tasuku Emoto, Kazuko Shirakawa, Yumi Adachi.
When was Picture of Spring released and how long is it?
Picture of Spring was released in 2023 with a total runtime of 1h 54m.
Who composed the musical score for Picture of Spring?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Picture of Spring was composed by Gary Ashiya.