Flowers in the Shadow (2008): cast, story & where to watch
2008 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 2008, Flowers in the Shadow is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by Yuichiro Hirakawa, running about 129 minutes.
What it’s about. Shinya is in debt as a result of his gambling habit. He attempts to defraud an old woman with a bank transfer scam, but the woman reminds him of his late mother and they start to relate to each other. Meanwhile, Shinya meets a girl called Hisako in town, and ends up helping her to find out the whereabouts of an unsuccessful comedian, Raita, whom her mother was in love with in her youth. Shinya's father, Ryutaro, is disowned by his son after his wife's death. When Ryutaro meets a homeless man called Moses, he starts living on the street as well. One day when the old woman dies, Moses comes to the deceased and confesses his past. Subsequently Shinya resumes communicating with his father Ryutaro.
Who’s in it. Flowers in the Shadow stars Junichi Okada as Shinya, Aoi Miyazaki as Hisako / Naruko, Atsushi Ito as Raita and Aya Hirayama as Miyako, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Flowers in the Shadow has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Flowers in the Shadow page.
If you liked it. Fans of Flowers in the Shadow tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Flowers in the Shadow (2008)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Flowers in the Shadow change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Flowers in the Shadow worth watching?
- Flowers in the Shadow holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Flowers in the Shadow?
- Flowers in the Shadow stars Junichi Okada, Aoi Miyazaki, Atsushi Ito, Aya Hirayama and Tamaki Ogawa.
- When was Flowers in the Shadow released?
- Flowers in the Shadow was released in 2008, with a runtime of about 129 minutes.