Winter's Flower (1978): cast, story & where to watch
1978 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1978, Winter's Flower is a drama and crime film directed by Yasuo Furuhata, running about 121 minutes.
What it’s about. Kanno (Ken Takakura) is a Yakuza. He had to kill Matsuoka who betrayed their boss. Kanno knew Matsuoka had a 3-year-old daughter named Youko. Before he gave himself to the police, he asked his trusted man to take care of her. While in prison, Kanno kept sending letters to Youko, disguising as an uncle in Brazil. 15 years later, Kanno is released. He is determined to live legitimately, however... the Yakuza has not forgotten his wicked deed!
Who’s in it. Winter's Flower stars Ken Takakura as Hidetsugu Kano, Kinya Kitaoji as Michio Sakata, Kimiko Ikegami as Yoko Matsuoka and Kunie Tanaka as Kokichi Minami, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Winter's Flower 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 Winter's Flower page.
If you liked it. Fans of Winter's Flower tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Winter's Flower (1978)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Winter's Flower change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Winter's Flower worth watching?
- Winter's Flower holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Winter's Flower?
- Winter's Flower stars Ken Takakura, Kinya Kitaoji, Kimiko Ikegami, Kunie Tanaka and Yoichi Miura.