Yamazakura, The Cherry Tree in the Hills
山桜
Synopsis
Based on a short story written by Shuhei Fujisawa (who also wrote Twilight Samurai, The Hidden Blade, Love and Honor), the film depicts the uneasy life of Noe Isomura (Rena Tanaka) with the difficult family she has married into after her former husband passed away. One day as she tries to brake off a branch of a cherry tree, she is aided by a samurai who she does not recognize but who recognizes her. He turns out to be a former suitor that she never met named Yaichiro Tezuka (Noriyuki Higashiyama) and who teaches swordsmanship to the local samurai. Meanwhile, the powerful new chief retainer of the village enacts land policies that threaten the survival of the local farmers.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Tetsuo Shinohara
- Screenplay & Story
- Yasuo Hasegawa, Kenzaburô Iida
- Original Score
- Udai Shike
- Original Title
- 山桜
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 39m
- Production Studios
- TEN CARAT, Bandai Visual, Destiny, Geneon Entertainment, Nichigakudo, TV Asahi
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Tetsuo Shinohara
Yasuo Hasegawa, Kenzaburô Iida, Shuhei Fujisawa
Udai Shike
Tokushō Kikumura
Yoshiyuki Okuhara
Department Leadership Roster
Tetsuo Shinohara
Director
Yasuo Hasegawa
Screenplay
Yoshiyuki Okuhara
Editor
Katsumi Kaneda
Production Design
Tokushō Kikumura
Director of Photography
Kenzaburô Iida
Screenplay
Udai Shike
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Yamazakura, The Cherry Tree in the Hills
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What is Yamazakura, The Cherry Tree in the Hills about?
Based on a short story written by Shuhei Fujisawa (who also wrote Twilight Samurai, The Hidden Blade, Love and Honor), the film depicts the uneasy life of Noe Isomura (Rena Tanaka) with the difficult family she has married into after her former husband passed away. One day as she tries to brake off a branch of a cherry tree, she is aided by a samurai who she does not recognize but who recognizes her. He turns out to be a former suitor that she never met named Yaichiro Tezuka (Noriyuki Higashiyama) and who teaches swordsmanship to the local samurai. Meanwhile, the powerful new chief retainer of the village enacts land policies that threaten the survival of the local farmers.
Who directed Yamazakura, The Cherry Tree in the Hills?
Yamazakura, The Cherry Tree in the Hills was directed by Tetsuo Shinohara.
Who stars in Yamazakura, The Cherry Tree in the Hills?
The principal cast of Yamazakura, The Cherry Tree in the Hills includes Rena Tanaka, Noriyuki Higashiyama, Tetsuya Chiba, Fumi Dan, Sumiko Fuji.
When was Yamazakura, The Cherry Tree in the Hills released and how long is it?
Yamazakura, The Cherry Tree in the Hills was released in 2008 with a total runtime of 1h 39m.
Who composed the musical score for Yamazakura, The Cherry Tree in the Hills?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Yamazakura, The Cherry Tree in the Hills was composed by Udai Shike.
Is Yamazakura, The Cherry Tree in the Hills based on a book or true story?
Yamazakura, The Cherry Tree in the Hills is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Shuhei Fujisawa".