Where can I watch Casting Blossoms to the Sky (2012)?

In US, Casting Blossoms to the Sky is available to stream on Fandor, OVID and Fandor Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.

Is Casting Blossoms to the Sky worth watching?

Casting Blossoms to the Sky holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy, drama and war. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.

Who stars in Casting Blossoms to the Sky?

Casting Blossoms to the Sky stars Yasuko Matsuyuki, Masahiro Takashima, Natsuki Harada, Minami Inomata and Saki Terashima.

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Casting Blossoms to the Sky (2012): cast, story & where to watch

2012 · Film · ★ 6.4

Released in 2012, Casting Blossoms to the Sky is a fantasy, drama and war film directed by Nobuhiko Obayashi, running about 160 minutes.

What it’s about. In 2011, a journalist arrives in Nagaoka, a Japanese village that underwent destruction during both World War II and the 2004 Chūetsu earthquakes, and is now notable for the fireworks it launches annually in memory of the victims of war. She is there for two reasons: firstly, to learn about the experiences of Nagaoka's inhabitants, and secondly, to watch a stage play written by an enigmatic student of her ex-boyfriend, which depicts the bombing of the city during WWII.

Who’s in it. Casting Blossoms to the Sky stars Yasuko Matsuyuki as Reiko Endo, Masahiro Takashima as Kenichi Katayama, Natsuki Harada as Wakako and Minami Inomata as Hana, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, Casting Blossoms to the Sky has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Fandor, OVID, Fandor Amazon Channel and AsianCrush and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Casting Blossoms to the Sky page.

If you liked it. Fans of Casting Blossoms to the Sky tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The Green Mile, Spirited Away and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.

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Frequently asked

Where can I watch Casting Blossoms to the Sky (2012)?: In US, Casting Blossoms to the Sky is available to stream on Fandor, OVID and Fandor Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Casting Blossoms to the Sky worth watching?: Casting Blossoms to the Sky holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy, drama and war. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Casting Blossoms to the Sky?: Casting Blossoms to the Sky stars Yasuko Matsuyuki, Masahiro Takashima, Natsuki Harada, Minami Inomata and Saki Terashima.