Flowers on the Road (1961): cast, story & where to watch
1961 · Film
Released in 1961, Flowers on the Road is a comedy film directed by Eiichi Kudo, running about 86 minutes.
What it’s about. Yae and Kiku, daughters of drapers in Edo, must travel to Kyoto in place of their sickly fathers to attend to some businesses affairs. On their way to Kyoto, the two ladies are ambushed by a group of bandits. However a good Samaritan named Santaro comes to their rescue. Santaro is aiding a young samurai named Sanshiro who is on an official mission to deliver a message to a noble in Kyoto. When Yae and Kiku discover that a gang of assassins is after Sanshiro, they decide to help Sanshiro to complete his mission.
Who’s in it. Flowers on the Road stars Chiyonosuke Azuma as Sakurai Sanshiro, Satomi Oka as Okiku, Ryūji Shinagawa and Shunji Sakai, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Flowers on the Road page.
If you liked it. Fans of Flowers on the Road tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Flowers on the Road (1961)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Flowers on the Road change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Flowers on the Road?
- Flowers on the Road stars Chiyonosuke Azuma, Satomi Oka, Ryūji Shinagawa, Shunji Sakai and Yoshio Tabata.
- When was Flowers on the Road released?
- Flowers on the Road was released in 1961, with a runtime of about 86 minutes.