The Albino's Trees (2016): cast, story & where to watch
2016 · Film · ★ 8
Released in 2016, The Albino's Trees is a drama film directed by Masakazu Kaneko, running about 86 minutes. “A journey to look at the relationship between nature and humans.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A poignant moral dilemma unfolding against lush mountainous landscapes, The Albino’s Trees follows Yuku (Ryohei Matsuoka), an animal control hunter who takes on a lucrative job to kill a rare white deer considered to be a god of the forest by a nearby village. Though Yuku initially steps up to the task in order to support his mother’s medical bills, his will begins to falter as he gets to know the villagers and the reasons behind their difficult choice to live as outsiders.
Who’s in it. The Albino's Trees stars Ryohei Matsuoka as Yuku, Kanako Higashi as Nagi, Yûsuke Fukuchi as Yoichi and Kinuo Yamada as Izumi, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, The Albino's Trees sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Albino's Trees page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Albino's Trees tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Albino's Trees (2016)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Albino's Trees change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Albino's Trees worth watching?
- The Albino's Trees holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Albino's Trees?
- The Albino's Trees stars Ryohei Matsuoka, Kanako Higashi, Yûsuke Fukuchi, Kinuo Yamada and Hatsunori Hasegawa.
- When was The Albino's Trees released?
- The Albino's Trees was released in 2016, with a runtime of about 86 minutes.