Yamazakura, The Cherry Tree in the Hills(2008)
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Yamazakura, The Cherry Tree in the Hills Synopsis
Based on a short story written by Shuhei Fujisawa (who also wrote Twilight Samurai, The Hidden Blade, Love and Honor), the film depicts the uneasy life of Noe Isomura (Rena Tanaka) with the difficult family she has married into after her former husband passed away. One day as she tries to brake off a branch of a cherry tree, she is aided by a samurai who she does not recognize but who recognizes her. He turns out to be a former suitor that she never met named Yaichiro Tezuka (Noriyuki Higashiyama) and who teaches swordsmanship to the local samurai. Meanwhile, the powerful new chief retainer of the village enacts land policies that threaten the survival of the local farmers.
Yamazakura, The Cherry Tree in the Hills (2008) is a history and drama film directed by Tetsuo Shinohara, released on May 31, 2008 with a runtime of 1h 39m. It stars Rena Tanaka, Noriyuki Higashiyama, Tetsuya Chiba and Fumi Dan. Viewers rate it 7.5 out of 10 across 1 ratings.
- Director:
- Tetsuo Shinohara
- Writers:
- Yasuo Hasegawa, Shuhei Fujisawa, Kenzaburô Iida
- Cinematographer:
- Tokushō Kikumura
- Composer:
- Udai Shike
- Production:
- TEN CARAT, Bandai Visual, Destiny, Geneon Entertainment, Nichigakudo, TV Asahi
- Status:
- Released
Yamazakura, The Cherry Tree in the Hills Cast & Crew
Main cast
Rena Tanaka
as Noe Isomura
Noriyuki Higashiyama
as Yoichiro Tezuka
Tetsuya Chiba
as Shouzaemon Isomura
Fumi Dan
Sumiko Fuji
as Shizu Tezuka
- Reika Fujisawa
Reika Fujisawa
Ben Hiura
Takahiro Hōjō
Kojun Ito
Nao Minamisawa
Kunio Murai
Eiko Nagashima
Key crew
Directed by Tetsuo Shinohara, written by Yasuo Hasegawa, Shuhei Fujisawa and Kenzaburô Iida.
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Yamazakura, The Cherry Tree in the Hills Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.5/10 from 1 ratings.
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Yamazakura, The Cherry Tree in the Hills – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Yamazakura, The Cherry Tree in the Hills?
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The main cast of Yamazakura, The Cherry Tree in the Hills (2008) includes Rena Tanaka, Noriyuki Higashiyama, Tetsuya Chiba, Fumi Dan and Sumiko Fuji. The film was directed by Tetsuo Shinohara. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Yamazakura, The Cherry Tree in the Hills released?
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Yamazakura, The Cherry Tree in the Hills was released on May 31, 2008 and runs for 1h 39m.
Is Yamazakura, The Cherry Tree in the Hills worth watching?
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Yamazakura, The Cherry Tree in the Hills (2008) holds an average rating of 7.5 out of 10 from 1 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy history and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.