Karatachi no hana (1954): cast, story & where to watch
1954 · Film · ★ 10

Released in 1954, Karatachi no hana is a notable film directed by Kiyoshi Saeki, running about 92 minutes.
What it’s about. This work depicts the poet Hakushu Kitahara's life, full of poetic sentiment, from his childhood to his youth. In his pursuit of literature, he was oppressed by feudal society, lost his best friend, and broke up with his girlfriend, before leaving for Tokyo in loneliness. Set in the scenic city of Yanagawa, this work depicts Hakushu's wanderings in search of beauty and devotion to poetry.
Who’s in it. Karatachi no hana stars Takashi Kitahara, Setsuko Amamiya, Noriko Katsura and Shinsuke Maki, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 10.0/10, Karatachi no hana 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 Karatachi no hana page.
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- Where can I watch Karatachi no hana (1954)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Karatachi no hana change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Karatachi no hana worth watching?
- Karatachi no hana holds an audience score of 10.0 out of 10. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Karatachi no hana?
- Karatachi no hana stars Takashi Kitahara, Setsuko Amamiya, Noriko Katsura, Shinsuke Maki and Isuzu Yamada.
- When was Karatachi no hana released?
- Karatachi no hana was released in 1954, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.