Yoshitsune and the Thousand Cherry Trees (2009): cast, story & where to watch
2009 · Film · ★ 8
Released in 2009, Yoshitsune and the Thousand Cherry Trees is a notable film, running about 72 minutes.
What it’s about. This is one scene from a classic history play that is full of quick-changes of role and costume. A magical fox takes on the guise of a warrior named Tadanobu in order to get close to a precious drum made from the skins of his fox parents. But his mysterious activities throw suspicion on the real Tadanobu and finally the fox reveals his true identity. In the end, he joyfully goes off with the drum.
Who’s in it. Yoshitsune and the Thousand Cherry Trees stars Kikugorô Onoe as Satō Tadanobu, in reality, the fox Genkorō, Tokizo Nakamura as Minamoto no Yoshitsune and Onoe Kikunosuke as Shizuka Gozen.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, Yoshitsune and the Thousand Cherry 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 Yoshitsune and the Thousand Cherry Trees page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Yoshitsune and the Thousand Cherry Trees (2009)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Yoshitsune and the Thousand Cherry Trees change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Yoshitsune and the Thousand Cherry Trees worth watching?
- Yoshitsune and the Thousand Cherry Trees holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Yoshitsune and the Thousand Cherry Trees?
- Yoshitsune and the Thousand Cherry Trees stars Kikugorô Onoe, Tokizo Nakamura and Onoe Kikunosuke.
- When was Yoshitsune and the Thousand Cherry Trees released?
- Yoshitsune and the Thousand Cherry Trees was released in 2009, with a runtime of about 72 minutes.