Casting Blossoms to the Sky (2012)
Original title: この空の花 長岡花火物語
Casting Blossoms to the Sky is a 2012 Japanese-language fantasy movie directed by Nobuhiko Obayashi, with a running time of 2h 40m. It stars Yasuko Matsuyuki, Masahiro Takashima and Natsuki Harada.
In the aftermath of the 2011 Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami, a journalist arrives in Nagaoka, a city decimated during a WWII air raid and by the 2004 Chūetsu earthquakes, to report on the disaster; there, she learns about the experiences of its inhabitants and stumbles upon a stage play written by an enigmatic student of her ex-boyfriend.
Quick answers
What is Casting Blossoms to the Sky about?
In the aftermath of the 2011 Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami, a journalist arrives in Nagaoka, a city decimated during a WWII air raid and by the 2004 Chūetsu earthquakes, to report on the disaster; there, she learns about the experiences of its inhabitants and stumbles upon a stage play written by an enigmatic student of her ex-boyfriend.
When was Casting Blossoms to the Sky released?
Casting Blossoms to the Sky was released on 12 May 2012.
How long is Casting Blossoms to the Sky?
Casting Blossoms to the Sky runs 2h 40m.
Who made Casting Blossoms to the Sky?
Casting Blossoms to the Sky was directed by Nobuhiko Obayashi.
Where can I watch Casting Blossoms to the Sky?
Casting Blossoms to the Sky is available on AsianCrush, Cineverse Amazon Channel, Fandor, Fandor Amazon Channel, OVID and Cineverse.
Where to watch Casting Blossoms to the Sky
Stream: AsianCrush, Cineverse Amazon Channel, Fandor, Fandor Amazon Channel, OVID
Watch free with ads: Cineverse
Rent: Amazon Video
Buy: Amazon Video
Cast
- Yasuko Matsuyuki as Reiko Endo
- Masahiro Takashima as Kenichi Katayama
- Natsuki Harada as Wakako Inoue
- Minami Inomata as Hana Motoki
- Saki Terashima as Young Ririko Motoki
- Toshio Kakei as Goro Matsushita
- Naoyuki Morita as Ryo Takahashi
- Mansaku Ikeuchi as Takashi Mishima
- Takashi Sasano as Akiyoshi Muraoka
- Koji Ishikawa as Kiyoshi Yamashita
- Sumiko Fuji as Ririko Motoki
- Shiho Fujimura as Kaoru Endo