Letter from a Yellow Cherry Blossom (2002): cast, story & where to watch

2002 · Film · ★ 5.7

Letter from a Yellow Cherry Blossom poster

Released in 2002, Letter from a Yellow Cherry Blossom is a documentary film directed by Naomi Kawase, running about 65 minutes.

What it’s about. Kazuo Nishii, renowned editor and photography critic, died in 2001 of stomach cancer. Two months earlier he contacted Naomi Kawase, whose works he admired, to document the remaining weeks of his life. Kawase visits him in the hospital and films the progression of his sickness and the conversations between the two.

Who’s in it. Letter from a Yellow Cherry Blossom stars Naomi Kawase as Herself and Nishii Kazuo as Himself.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, Letter from a Yellow Cherry Blossom 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 Letter from a Yellow Cherry Blossom page.

If you liked it. Fans of Letter from a Yellow Cherry Blossom tend to enjoy One Direction: This Is Us, Burn the Stage: The Movie, BTS World Tour: Love Yourself - Japan Edition and Senna.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Letter from a Yellow Cherry Blossom (2002)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for Letter from a Yellow Cherry Blossom change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is Letter from a Yellow Cherry Blossom worth watching?
Letter from a Yellow Cherry Blossom holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Letter from a Yellow Cherry Blossom?
Letter from a Yellow Cherry Blossom stars Naomi Kawase and Nishii Kazuo.
When was Letter from a Yellow Cherry Blossom released?
Letter from a Yellow Cherry Blossom was released in 2002, with a runtime of about 65 minutes.