Hana
花
Synopsis
Yoichiro Nozaki, a high-achieving office worker, collapses from an aneurysm. The doctor advises immediate surgery, but the outcome is uncertain. Even if successful, he might lose all his memories. Resigning from his job and leaving the surgery consent form blank, Nozaki falls into a deep depression. Seeking a change, Nozaki decides to go on a trip. On the morning of his departure, he meets Torigoe at their designated meeting spot. Torigoe suggests avoiding the expressway and instead taking National Routes to Kagoshima. And so, the journey of two men, both grappling with a sense of loss, begins.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Shinichi Nishitani
- Screenplay & Story
- Satoko Okudera
- Original Title
- 花
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 46m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Shinichi Nishitani
Satoko Okudera
Department Leadership Roster
Satoko Okudera
Writer
Shinichi Nishitani
Director
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What is Hana about?
Yoichiro Nozaki, a high-achieving office worker, collapses from an aneurysm. The doctor advises immediate surgery, but the outcome is uncertain. Even if successful, he might lose all his memories. Resigning from his job and leaving the surgery consent form blank, Nozaki falls into a deep depression. Seeking a change, Nozaki decides to go on a trip. On the morning of his departure, he meets Torigoe at their designated meeting spot. Torigoe suggests avoiding the expressway and instead taking National Routes to Kagoshima. And so, the journey of two men, both grappling with a sense of loss, begins.
Who directed Hana?
Hana was directed by Shinichi Nishitani.
Who stars in Hana?
The principal cast of Hana includes Takao Osawa, Akira Emoto, Kenichi Endo, Shiho Fujimura, Kanako Higuchi.
When was Hana released and how long is it?
Hana was released in 2003 with a total runtime of 1h 46m.