Kill the Flower Bud! (1977): cast, story & where to watch
1977 · Film · ★ 2
Released in 1977, Kill the Flower Bud! is a drama film directed by Banmei Takahashi, running about 60 minutes.
What it’s about. A man (Shimomoto Shiro), who is an assistant to a star singer, and a woman (Tajima Haruka), who specializes in playing passersby in TV dramas, go on a trip on a motorcycle. They don't have any particular destination in mind, but they just think that speeding down mountain roads on a motorcycle will make them feel refreshed. Both he and she were struggling to protect their dreams in the city every day. They lived in agony, searching for a way out. When Tajima's long hair fluttered in the wind, Shimomoto began to confess. At that moment, a slight sense of unease began to grow between the two lovers...
Who’s in it. Kill the Flower Bud! stars Haruka Tajima as Maki, Shirō Shimomoto as Masao, Akihiro Takizawa and Mako Kitano, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 2.0/10, Kill the Flower Bud! has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Kill the Flower Bud! page.
If you liked it. Fans of Kill the Flower Bud! tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Kill the Flower Bud! (1977)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Kill the Flower Bud! change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Kill the Flower Bud! worth watching?
- Kill the Flower Bud! holds an audience score of 2.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Kill the Flower Bud!?
- Kill the Flower Bud! stars Haruka Tajima, Shirō Shimomoto, Akihiro Takizawa, Mako Kitano and Hatsue Kobayashi.
- When was Kill the Flower Bud! released?
- Kill the Flower Bud! was released in 1977, with a runtime of about 60 minutes.