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Yôkô the Cherry Blossom (2015)

G (CA) | Japan | Japanese | 114 min
Directed by: Gen Takahashi
6.4

What is more symbolic of Japan than sakura, the cherry blossom? This is the story of Masaaki Takaoka, a mid-twentieth century rural high school teacher, who worked on creating a specimen which would grow anywhere in the world. It is WWII and with his students drafted to war and departing he determines that his students and he would gather under the school's sakura tree upon their return. Only one student lives to return. Masaaki goal becomes to create a strain that blossoms anywhere in the world for the spirits of the dead students to find. It is a tale of daring to do something beautiful in the midst of war, killing and militarism.

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Release Date
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2015-11-21
Japan
(Takasaki Film Festival)
2016-04-01
Also Known As (A.K.A.)
Yôkô the Cherry Blossom
(Original title)
Yôkôsakura
Japan
Kwitnące wiśnie 'Yoko'
Poland (festival title)
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Parent Guide
Sex & Nudity
Unrated
Violence & Gore
Unrated
Profanity
Unrated
Alcohol, Drugs & Smoking
Unrated
Frightening & Intense Scenes
Unrated