Sakura
さくら
Synopsis
Three siblings share a home with their parents living a happy life. The oldest one is good-looking guy, which is something of a contrast from his younger brother who is at school. The youngest one is the girl and has two brothers to protect her. And then there is Sakura, the family's dog who is always by their side. The fate of this quirky but happy family changes drastically after Hajime, the family's hero-like figure, encounters a tragic accident...
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映画『さくら』予告（60秒）2020年11月13日（金）全国ロードショーOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2020-08-05
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Fresh Wave International Short Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Hitoshi Yazaki
- Screenplay & Story
- Hitoshi Yazaki, Kanako Nishi, Asanishi Masa
- Original Title
- さくら
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 59m
- Production Studios
- Film Bandits, Shochiku, TV Tokyo, Shogakukan, FREBARI, Yamanashi Broadcasting System
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Hitoshi Yazaki
Hitoshi Yazaki, Kanako Nishi, Asanishi Masa
Ken Memita
Takako Komatsu
Department Leadership Roster
Hitoshi Yazaki
Writer
Hitoshi Yazaki
Director
Ken Memita
Editor
Takako Komatsu
Producer
Asanishi Masa
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Sakura
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What is Sakura about?
Three siblings share a home with their parents living a happy life. The oldest one is good-looking guy, which is something of a contrast from his younger brother who is at school. The youngest one is the girl and has two brothers to protect her. And then there is Sakura, the family's dog who is always by their side. The fate of this quirky but happy family changes drastically after Hajime, the family's hero-like figure, encounters a tragic accident...
Who directed Sakura?
Sakura was directed by Hitoshi Yazaki.
Who stars in Sakura?
The principal cast of Sakura includes Nana Komatsu, Ryo Yoshizawa, Takumi Kitamura, Shinobu Terajima, Masatoshi Nagase.
When was Sakura released and how long is it?
Sakura was released in 2020 with a total runtime of 1h 59m.
Is Sakura based on a book or true story?
Sakura is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Kanako Nishi".