Para Para Sakura (2001): cast, story & where to watch
2001 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 2001, Para Para Sakura is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by Jingle Ma Choh-Sing, running about 107 minutes.
What it’s about. Phillip (Aaron Kwok) is a dance instructor who holds a class devoted to the latest dance craze, Para Para. While in Shanghai, he meets Yee (Cecilia Cheung), a spoiled rich girl who is running away from her impending arranged marriage. Soon, Yee begins using Phillip's dance studio as a sanctuary from her responsibilities, and an attraction begins to form between the two. However, Yee is called back to Japan to be married before long, and Phillip must use more than his dance skills and charisma to prevent her from taking her vows.
Who’s in it. Para Para Sakura stars Aaron Kwok as Philip Wong Kam Sing (Sexy King), Cecilia Cheung as Yee / Yuriko Sakurada, Ah Niu as Henry Ko and Kazuhiko Nishimura as Shunichi Kukukawa, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, Para Para Sakura 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 Para Para Sakura page.
If you liked it. Fans of Para Para Sakura tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Para Para Sakura (2001)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Para Para Sakura change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Para Para Sakura worth watching?
- Para Para Sakura holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Para Para Sakura?
- Para Para Sakura stars Aaron Kwok, Cecilia Cheung, Ah Niu, Kazuhiko Nishimura and Han Xue.
- When was Para Para Sakura released?
- Para Para Sakura was released in 2001, with a runtime of about 107 minutes.