Bellflower (1940): cast, story & where to watch
1940 · Film · ★ 10
Released in 1940, Bellflower is a drama film directed by Tamizo Ishida, running about 68 minutes.
What it’s about. Following Flower Picking Diary (1939), Tamizo directed another film starring Hideko Takamine, based on a story by Nobuko Yoshiya. Takamine plays a poor young girl, trying to become a teacher on her quest to become independent to be able to look after her younger brother. But then tragedy strikes...
Who’s in it. Bellflower stars Hideko Takamine as Yumiko, Takashi Kotaka as Yûkichi, Sadako Sawamura as Mother and Kokuten Kōdō as Grandfather, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 10.0/10, Bellflower 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 Bellflower page.
If you liked it. Fans of Bellflower tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Bellflower (1940)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Bellflower change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Bellflower worth watching?
- Bellflower holds an audience score of 10.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Bellflower?
- Bellflower stars Hideko Takamine, Takashi Kotaka, Sadako Sawamura, Kokuten Kōdō and Kō Mihashi.
- When was Bellflower released?
- Bellflower was released in 1940, with a runtime of about 68 minutes.