Tower of Lilies (1953): cast, story & where to watch
1953 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 1953, Tower of Lilies is a drama and war film directed by Tadashi Imai, running about 128 minutes.
What it’s about. A group of Okinawan high school girls are drafted as nurses during the American invasion of the island. As the enemy army advances further, the situation for the girls becomes increasingly desperate as food and shelter run out and the number of injured climbs, leading to the film's tragic finale.
Who’s in it. Tower of Lilies stars Keiko Tsushima as Teacher Miyagi, Eiji Okada as Teacher Tamai, Kinzō Shin and Fusatarō Ishijima, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Tower of Lilies 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 Tower of Lilies page.
If you liked it. Fans of Tower of Lilies tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Tower of Lilies (1953)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Tower of Lilies change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Tower of Lilies worth watching?
- Tower of Lilies holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and war. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Tower of Lilies?
- Tower of Lilies stars Keiko Tsushima, Eiji Okada, Kinzō Shin, Fusatarō Ishijima and Taiji Tonoyama.
- When was Tower of Lilies released?
- Tower of Lilies was released in 1953, with a runtime of about 128 minutes.