Yamazakura, The Cherry Tree in the Hills

2008Movie1 h 39 min

70
GoodGoodWatch score
70
GoodGoodWatch score

Summary

Based on a short story written by Shuhei Fujisawa (who also wrote Twilight Samurai, The Hidden Blade, Love and Honor), the film depicts the uneasy life of Noe Isomura (Rena Tanaka) with the difficult family she has married into after her former husband passed away.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Family movie night
  • Friends night

Skip it if

  • You want fast pacing

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Not for laughs or scares.

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Directed by
Tetsuo Shinohara
Produced by
Satoshi Kono
Music by
Udai Shike

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Facts

May 31, 2008 · 1 h 39 min · History, Drama

Released
May 31, 2008
Runtime
1 h 39 min
Genres
History, Drama
Original language
Japanese
Made in
Japan
Keywords
based on novel or book

Q&A

4 questions, like "Is Yamazakura, The Cherry Tree in the Hills worth watching?"

Questions about Yamazakura, The Cherry Tree in the Hills

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Is Yamazakura, The Cherry Tree in the Hills worth watching?

70
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 70 (IMDb 6.5).

Is Yamazakura, The Cherry Tree in the Hills okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Is Yamazakura, The Cherry Tree in the Hills good for date night?

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Yes: romance is 6 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Is Yamazakura, The Cherry Tree in the Hills in English?

Japanese

No, it was made in Japanese.