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Casting Blossoms to the Sky

2012·Movie
2h 40min

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Big heart, strong craft, no humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Spectacle6
  • Tension4
  • Fast Pace4

Heart

Moving and wholesome

Much of it is about family.

  • Pathos8
  • Wholesome7
  • Melancholy7

Humor

Serious throughout

  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Dark Humor2
  • Situational Comedy1

World

History, everyday modern life, and family

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Novelty6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction7
  • Acting7
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Standout cinematography

  • Cinematography8
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

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AdultsFamily Movie NightFriends NightIntergenerationalPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyThought-Provoking

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About

If people made pretty fireworks instead of bombs there wouldn't have been any wars.

In the aftermath of the 2011 Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami, a journalist arrives in Nagaoka, a city decimated during a WWII air raid and by the 2004 Chūetsu earthquakes, to report on the disaster; there, she learns about the experiences of its inhabitants and stumbles upon a stage play written by an enigmatic student of her ex-boyfriend.
Post-Disaster ReflectionJapanese IdentityCommunity ResilienceEmotional RecoveryNagaoka FireworksHuman ConnectionHistorical TraumaSubtle Drama

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Where can I stream Casting Blossoms to the Sky legally?

Casting Blossoms to the Sky is included with a subscription to Fandor, OVID, and AsianCrush in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Cineverse. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Casting Blossoms to the Sky worth watching?

71
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 71/100 (IMDb 7.2). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is Casting Blossoms to the Sky?

2 h 40 min

Casting Blossoms to the Sky runs 2 h 40 min.

What language is Casting Blossoms to the Sky in?

Japanese

It was made in Japanese. Produced in Japan.

In how many countries can I watch Casting Blossoms to the Sky?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Casting Blossoms to the Sky in 5 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.