Yoko the Cherry Blossom
陽光桜－YOKO THE CHERRY BLOSSOM－
Synopsis
In 1940, Masaaki Takaoka works as a teacher in the agricultural division at a youth training institute. Although Japan’s defeat seems imminent, all of Masaaki’s students are drafted in a futile last-ditch effort. In an attempt to give the young men some hope, he makes everyone promise that they will all meet again under the cherry blossoms upon their safe return. Consumed by sadness over the fate of his students, Masaaki devotes the next 30 years of his life to develop a new species of cherry blossoms that could thrive in any climate in remembrance of his students.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2016-03-15
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Eiga-Sai Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Gen Takahashi
- Screenplay & Story
- Gen Takahashi
- Original Score
- Benjamin Bedoussac
- Original Title
- 陽光桜－YOKO THE CHERRY BLOSSOM－
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 55m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gen Takahashi
Gen Takahashi
Benjamin Bedoussac
Philip Harder
Yoshinori Ota
Masanori Aikawa, Yayoi Machida, Gen Takahashi
Department Leadership Roster
Gen Takahashi
Director
Gen Takahashi
Screenplay
Masanori Aikawa
Producer
Yayoi Machida
Producer
Yoshinori Ota
Editor
Philip Harder
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About Yoko the Cherry Blossom
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What is Yoko the Cherry Blossom about?
In 1940, Masaaki Takaoka works as a teacher in the agricultural division at a youth training institute. Although Japan’s defeat seems imminent, all of Masaaki’s students are drafted in a futile last-ditch effort. In an attempt to give the young men some hope, he makes everyone promise that they will all meet again under the cherry blossoms upon their safe return. Consumed by sadness over the fate of his students, Masaaki devotes the next 30 years of his life to develop a new species of cherry blossoms that could thrive in any climate in remembrance of his students.
Who directed Yoko the Cherry Blossom?
Yoko the Cherry Blossom was directed by Gen Takahashi.
Who stars in Yoko the Cherry Blossom?
The principal cast of Yoko the Cherry Blossom includes Takashi Sasano, Koji Matoba, Maki Miyamoto, Taisei Miyamoto, Yûya Takayama.
When was Yoko the Cherry Blossom released and how long is it?
Yoko the Cherry Blossom was released in 2015 with a total runtime of 1h 55m.
Who composed the musical score for Yoko the Cherry Blossom?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Yoko the Cherry Blossom was composed by Benjamin Bedoussac.