陽光桜－YOKO THE CHERRY BLOSSOM－ (2015): reparto, argumento y streaming

Released in 2015, 陽光桜－YOKO THE CHERRY BLOSSOM－ is a notable film directed by Gen Takahashi, running about 115 minutes.

What it’s 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.

Who’s in it. 陽光桜－YOKO THE CHERRY BLOSSOM－ stars Takashi Sasano as Masaaki Takaoka, Koji Matoba as Seido Takaoka, Maki Miyamoto as Keiko Takaoka and Taisei Miyamoto, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, 陽光桜－YOKO THE CHERRY BLOSSOM－ has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch 陽光桜－YOKO THE CHERRY BLOSSOM－ page.