Cherry Blossoms
Synopsis
Shot on 16mm film, this experimental piece is inspired by a short story by Ango Sakaguchi about a doomed romance set against the backdrop of blooming cherry trees. Michishita dispenses with the lovers and retains only the cherry blossoms. Caught from every angle, they bloom and fall, communicating a sense of enrapturement with this local and eternal cycle. The music is by Toshi Ichiyanagi, a major figure in postwar Japanese music.
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Kyoko Michishita
- Original Score
- Toshi Ichiyanagi, Michael Ranta, Takehisa Kosugi
- Original Title
- Cherry Blossoms
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 16m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Kyoko Michishita
Toshi Ichiyanagi, Michael Ranta, Takehisa Kosugi
Department Leadership Roster
Kyoko Michishita
Director
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Cherry Blossoms.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Cherry Blossoms
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Cherry Blossoms about?
Shot on 16mm film, this experimental piece is inspired by a short story by Ango Sakaguchi about a doomed romance set against the backdrop of blooming cherry trees. Michishita dispenses with the lovers and retains only the cherry blossoms. Caught from every angle, they bloom and fall, communicating a sense of enrapturement with this local and eternal cycle. The music is by Toshi Ichiyanagi, a major figure in postwar Japanese music.
Who directed Cherry Blossoms?
Cherry Blossoms was directed by Kyoko Michishita.
Who stars in Cherry Blossoms?
The principal cast of Cherry Blossoms includes Not specified.
When was Cherry Blossoms released and how long is it?
Cherry Blossoms was released in 1975 with a total runtime of 16m.
Who composed the musical score for Cherry Blossoms?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Cherry Blossoms was composed by Toshi Ichiyanagi, Michael Ranta, Takehisa Kosugi.