Yoko the Cherry Blossom (2015)
Original title: 陽光桜－YOKO THE CHERRY BLOSSOM－
Yoko the Cherry Blossom is a 2015 Japanese-language drama movie directed by Gen Takahashi, with a running time of 1h 55m. It stars Takashi Sasano, Koji Matoba and Maki Miyamoto.
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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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.
When was Yoko the Cherry Blossom released?
Yoko the Cherry Blossom was released on 21 November 2015.
How long is Yoko the Cherry Blossom?
Yoko the Cherry Blossom runs 1h 55m.
Who made Yoko the Cherry Blossom?
Yoko the Cherry Blossom was directed by Gen Takahashi.