Casting Blossoms to the Sky
"If people made pretty fireworks instead of bombs there wouldn't have been any wars."
Originally released in 2012. Casting Blossoms to the Sky is a fantasy/drama film. directed by Nobuhiko Obayashi. With a runtime of 2h 40m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Yasuko Matsuyuki, Masahiro Takashima, and Natsuki Harada
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
May 12, 2012
13 years ago
Runtime
2h 40m
160 minutes total
User Rating
6.9/10
Good (13 votes)
Language
Japanese
Original language
Country
Japan
Production
Director
Top Cast
Yasuko Matsuyuki
as Reiko Endo
Masahiro Takashima
as Kenichi Katayama
Natsuki Harada
as Wakako Inoue
Minami Inomata
as Hana Motoki
Saki Terashima
as Young Ririko Motoki
Toshio Kakei
as Goro Matsushita
Naoyuki Morita
as Ryo Takahashi
Mansaku Ikeuchi
as Takashi Mishima
Takashi Sasano
as Akiyoshi Muraoka
Koji Ishikawa
as Kiyoshi Yamashita
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- JA
Production Companies
- PSC
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Casting Blossoms to the Sky about?
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...
Who directed Casting Blossoms to the Sky?
Casting Blossoms to the Sky was directed by Nobuhiko Obayashi.
How long is Casting Blossoms to the Sky?
Casting Blossoms to the Sky has a runtime of 2 hours and 40 minutes (160 minutes total).
When was Casting Blossoms to the Sky released?
Casting Blossoms to the Sky was released on May 12, 2012 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Casting Blossoms to the Sky?
The main cast of Casting Blossoms to the Sky includes Yasuko Matsuyuki, Masahiro Takashima, Natsuki Harada, Minami Inomata, Saki Terashima.