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The Cake Tree in the Ruins

2006Movie45 min

Animation
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A deeply moving, melancholic animated movie about history and war.

Good for thought-provoking · adults · public viewing safe

Skip it if you want something to laugh at · you need an uplifting mood

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Not for warmth, laughs or comfort.

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Story

War drama based on a short story by Akiyuki Nosaka.

Feels like

  • Historical War Tragedy
  • Akiyuki Nosaka Adaptation
  • Childhood Innocence Lost
  • Post-War Survival Drama
  • Gritty Realism
  • Emotional Devastation
  • Japanese Cinematic Classic
  • Family Bond Under Siege
  • Somber & Reflective Tone

Cast

9 of 9

Crew

Directed by
Tetsuo Yasumi
Written by
Natsuko Takahashi
Produced by
Michihiko Umezawa, Yoshio Kato, Kenji Oota
Music by
Masae Sagara

Everyone

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Facts

August 15, 2006 · 45 min · Violence, Disturbing Imagery

Released
August 15, 2006
Runtime
45 min
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Animation, War, Drama
Original language
Japanese
Made in
Japan

Q&A

3 questions, like "Is The Cake Tree in the Ruins plot-driven or character-driven?"

Questions about The Cake Tree in the Ruins

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is The Cake Tree in the Ruins plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on pathos (9 of 10) and character depth (8 of 10) more than on its plot.

Will I feel good after watching The Cake Tree in the Ruins?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for bleakness and 8 for melancholy, against 3 for hopefulness.

Is The Cake Tree in the Ruins in English?

Japanese

No, it was made in Japanese.