Picture of Spring (2023): cast, story & where to watch
2023 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 2023, Picture of Spring is a drama and family film directed by Akihiko Shiota, running about 114 minutes.
What it’s about. Yumiko Haruno works as a waitress at a cafe that has been around for a long time. She spends her days aimlessly and without a dream for her future. On an ordinary day at her job, Yumiko notices middle aged man Ichirou Haga looking intently at shunga (Japanese erotic paintings that were popular during the Edo period). He suddenly talks to her and asks her what shunga is to her. Yumiko becomes interested in the eccentric shunga researcher and he invites her to visit his home to learn more. After his wife passed away, Ichirou has lived a reclusive life and concentrated solely on his study of shunga. Yumiko visits his home and begins to take shunga lessons from him.
Who’s in it. Picture of Spring stars Seiyo Uchino as Ichirou Haga, Kana Kita as Yumiko Haruno, Tasuku Emoto as Shunsuke Tsujimoto and Kazuko Shirakawa as Kinuyo Hongo, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Picture of Spring has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Film Movement Plus. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Picture of Spring page.
If you liked it. Fans of Picture of Spring tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Picture of Spring (2023)?
- In US, Picture of Spring is available to stream on Film Movement Plus. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Picture of Spring worth watching?
- Picture of Spring holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and family. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Picture of Spring?
- Picture of Spring stars Seiyo Uchino, Kana Kita, Tasuku Emoto, Kazuko Shirakawa and Yumi Adachi.
- When was Picture of Spring released?
- Picture of Spring was released in 2023, with a runtime of about 114 minutes.