Her Name Was Sakura
名づけてサクラ
Synopsis
Sakura (nicknamed Sally), a 12 year old biracial girl, ran away from her adoptive family in America to find her real mother in Japan.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Buichi Saitō
- Screenplay & Story
- Keinosuke Uekusa
- Original Score
- Taichiro Kosugi
- Original Title
- 名づけてサクラ
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Production Studios
- Nikkatsu Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Buichi Saitō
Keinosuke Uekusa
Taichiro Kosugi
Department Leadership Roster
Buichi Saitō
Director
Keinosuke Uekusa
Screenplay
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Frequently Asked Questions About Her Name Was Sakura
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Her Name Was Sakura about?
Sakura (nicknamed Sally), a 12 year old biracial girl, ran away from her adoptive family in America to find her real mother in Japan.
Who directed Her Name Was Sakura?
Her Name Was Sakura was directed by Buichi Saitō.
Who stars in Her Name Was Sakura?
The principal cast of Her Name Was Sakura includes 福田みどり, Yumeji Tsukioka, Sanae Nakahara, Masumi Okada, Toyo Takahashi.
When was Her Name Was Sakura released and how long is it?
Her Name Was Sakura was released in 1959 with a total runtime of 1h 34m.
Who composed the musical score for Her Name Was Sakura?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Her Name Was Sakura was composed by Taichiro Kosugi.