Sakura Housara (2014): cast, story & where to watch
2014 · Film

Released in 2014, Sakura Housara is a notable film directed by Hiroshi Kataoka, running about 88 minutes.
What it’s about. Shonosuke Furukehashi (Hiroshi Tamaki) is a young samurai and the second son of Sozaemon (Bunchin Katsura) of Togane Domain, Kazusa Province. Sozaemon serves as an attendant, but one day, he is suddenly suspected of accepting bribes. Forged documents written in handwriting startlingly identical to his offer incontrovertible evidence. Framed for accepting bribes he knows nothing about, Sozaemon commits ritual suicide for his “crime”. Shonosuke’s elder brother Katsunosuke (Satoshi Hashimoto), an assistant instructor at the domain’s training hall, is placed under house arrest. Because of that, Shonosuke leaves for Edo alone in order to clear the name of his beloved father.
Who’s in it. Sakura Housara stars Hiroshi Tamaki as Shonosuke Furukehashi, Satoshi Hashimoto as Katsunosuke Furukehashi, Shihori Kanjiya and Hisako Manda, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Sakura Housara page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Sakura Housara (2014)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Sakura Housara change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Sakura Housara?
- Sakura Housara stars Hiroshi Tamaki, Satoshi Hashimoto, Shihori Kanjiya, Hisako Manda and Rokkaku Seiji.
- When was Sakura Housara released?
- Sakura Housara was released in 2014, with a runtime of about 88 minutes.