Casting Blossoms to the Sky(2012)
この空の花 長岡花火物語
If people made pretty fireworks instead of bombs there wouldn't have been any wars.
Casting Blossoms to the Sky Synopsis
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.
Casting Blossoms to the Sky (2012) is a fantasy, drama and war film directed by Nobuhiko Obayashi, released on May 12, 2012 with a runtime of 2h 40m. It stars Yasuko Matsuyuki, Masahiro Takashima, Natsuki Harada and Minami Inomata. Viewers rate it 7.0 out of 10 across 15 ratings.
- Director:
- Nobuhiko Obayashi
- Writers:
- Kôji Hasegawa, Nobuhiko Obayashi
- Cinematographer:
- Hisaki Sanbongi
- Composer:
- Joe Hisaishi
- Production:
- PSC
- Budget:
- $2,500,000
- Status:
- Released
Casting Blossoms to the Sky (2012) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Casting Blossoms to the Sky before you stream it.
Casting Blossoms to the Sky Videos & Clips
Official trailers, teasers, clips and featurettes for Casting Blossoms to the Sky.
Trailer [Subtitled]
Trailer
Casting Blossoms to the Sky Trailer
Trailer
Casting Blossoms to the Sky Cast & Crew
Main cast
Yasuko Matsuyuki
as Reiko Endo
Masahiro Takashima
as Kenichi Katayama
Natsuki Harada
as Wakako Inoue
- Minami Inomata
Minami Inomata
as Hana Motoki
Saki Terashima
as Young Ririko Motoki
Toshio Kakei
as Goro Matsushita
- Naoyuki Morita
Naoyuki Morita
as Ryo Takahashi
Mansaku Ikeuchi
as Takashi Mishima
Takashi Sasano
as Akiyoshi Muraoka
- Koji Ishikawa
Koji Ishikawa
as Kiyoshi Yamashita
Sumiko Fuji
as Ririko Motoki
Shiho Fujimura
as Kaoru Endo
Key crew
Directed by Nobuhiko Obayashi, written by Kôji Hasegawa and Nobuhiko Obayashi.
Explore more Fantasy titles
Casting Blossoms to the Sky Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.0/10 from 15 ratings.
You may also like
The Kill Team
2019
Jacknife
1989
Bat★21
1988
Birdy
1984
Saga of Tanya the Evil: The Movie
2019
Seal Team Eight: Behind Enemy Lines
2014
Play Dirty
1969
Outlaws - For Greater Glory
2012
Behold a Pale Horse
1964
The Eagle Has Landed
1976
Field of Lost Shoes
2015
A Private War
2018
Letters from Iwo Jima
2006
Men in War
1957
Stop-Loss
2008
The Last of the Mohicans
1992
Walking with the Enemy
2014
Tuesday
2024
An Ordinary Man
2017
The Devil's Double
2011
Casting Blossoms to the Sky – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Casting Blossoms to the Sky online?
+
Casting Blossoms to the Sky (2012) is available to stream on Fandor, OVID, Fandor Amazon Channel, AsianCrush and Cineverse Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Casting Blossoms to the Sky?
+
The main cast of Casting Blossoms to the Sky (2012) includes Yasuko Matsuyuki, Masahiro Takashima, Natsuki Harada, Minami Inomata and Saki Terashima. The film was directed by Nobuhiko Obayashi. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Casting Blossoms to the Sky released?
+
Casting Blossoms to the Sky was released on May 12, 2012 and runs for 2h 40m.
Is Casting Blossoms to the Sky worth watching?
+
Casting Blossoms to the Sky (2012) holds an average rating of 7.0 out of 10 from 15 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy fantasy, drama and war films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Casting Blossoms to the Sky?
+
Yes. The official Casting Blossoms to the Sky trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.