The Lightning Tree (2010): cast, story & where to watch
2010 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 2010, The Lightning Tree is a drama, romance and history film directed by Ryuichi Hiroki, running about 133 minutes.
What it’s about. Set during the Edo Period, a young man from a noble family meets a young woman under a special tree called "Raiou" (the tree was struck by lightning at one time with the broken part eventually sprouting out cherry blossoms). The young woman lived freely in the mountains after she was abducted as a young child. The couple soon fall in love under the Raiou tree, but become acutely aware of their different social positions & the ramifications it has on their relationship.
Who’s in it. The Lightning Tree stars Yu Aoi as Rai / Yu, Masaki Okada as Narimichi, Keisuke Koide as Sukejiro Seta and Akira Emoto as Kakunoshi Enokido, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, The Lightning Tree 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 The Lightning Tree page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Lightning Tree tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Lightning Tree (2010)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Lightning Tree change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Lightning Tree worth watching?
- The Lightning Tree holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, romance and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Lightning Tree?
- The Lightning Tree stars Yu Aoi, Masaki Okada, Keisuke Koide, Akira Emoto and Saburo Tokito.
- When was The Lightning Tree released?
- The Lightning Tree was released in 2010, with a runtime of about 133 minutes.