Under the Cherry Tree(2016)

Under the Cherry Tree Synopsis

Feature documentary debut of 29 year old director Kei Tanaka. In the Japanese town of Kawasaki, elderly residents who have lived hard lives are now facing their own death at a public housing complex called “Danchi“. The young director explores and depicts the ageing population in Japan by focusing on the personal lives of few individuals who live quietly on the outskirts of society. While some of the protagonists chose to interact and establish friendships with their fellow elderly residents, others prefer to spend the rest of their years in solitary.

Under the Cherry Tree (2016) is a documentary film directed by Kei Tanaka, released on April 2, 2016 with a runtime of 1h 31m. Viewers rate it 6.0 out of 10 across 1 ratings.