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Picture of Spring

2023Movie1 h 54 min

DramaFamily
60
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.1

An explicitly sexual, romantic drama movie about everyday modern life.

Good for date night · friends night · thought-provoking

Skip it if you're watching with family

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Story

When a bored cafe worker starts learning about erotic prints from a widowed shunga researcher, she gets drawn into a world free of inhibitions.

Yumiko Haruno works as a waitress at a cafe that has been around for a long time. She spends her days aimlessly and without a dream for her future. On an ordinary day at her job, Yumiko notices middle aged man Ichirou Haga looking intently at shunga (Japanese erotic paintings that were popular during the Edo period). He suddenly talks to her and asks her what shunga is to her. Yumiko becomes interested in the eccentric shunga researcher and he invites her to visit his home to learn more. After his wife passed away, Ichirou has lived a reclusive life and concentrated solely on his study of shunga. Yumiko visits his home and begins to take shunga lessons from him.

Feels like

  • Erotic Art
  • Sexual Liberation
  • Female Empowerment
  • Contemporary Japan
  • Character Growth
  • Emotional Exploration
  • Intimate Relationships
  • Dialogue-Driven

Cast

6 of 6

Crew

Directed by
Akihiko Shiota
Written by
Akihiko Shiota
Produced by
Naoko Komuro
Music by
Gary Ashiya

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

October 13, 2023 · 1 h 54 min · Nudity, Sexual Content

Released
October 13, 2023
Runtime
1 h 54 min
Content
Nudity, Sexual Content
Genres
Drama, Family
Original language
Japanese
Made in
Japan
Available in
4 countries

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5 questions, like "Where can I stream Picture of Spring?"

Questions about Picture of Spring

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Where can I stream Picture of Spring?

Film Movement+

In the United States, Picture of Spring streams on Film Movement+. It also streams in 3 other countries.

Is Picture of Spring worth watching?

60
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 60 (IMDb 6.1).

Is Picture of Spring good for date night?

Date NightPartner WatchAdultsFriends NightSolo Watch

Yes: romance is 7 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Is Picture of Spring plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and dialogue centrality (8 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is Picture of Spring in English?

Japanese

No, it was made in Japanese.