The Prisoner of Sakura movie poster

The Prisoner of Sakura

March 22, 2019 1h 51m

Originally released in 2019. The Prisoner of Sakura is a drama film. directed by Masaki Inoue.

Starring Junko Abe, Rodion Galyuchenko, and Issey Ogata

Synopsis

With all the unrest and uncertainty in the world today, now feels as good a time as any for a movie portraying good will and love between people from opposing countries. The film is a love story set in the city of Matsuyama in Ehime Prefecture on the Japanese island of Shikoku against the historical backdrop of the Russo-Japanese War. The movie is centered around the romance between a Russian officer, a war prisoner in Matsuyama, and a Japanese nurse who find themselves on opposing sides of the war. It is a kind of "Romeo and Juliet story of the Russo-Japanese War".

Quick Facts

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Release Date March 22, 2019 6 years ago
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Runtime 1h 51m 111 minutes total
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Language Japanese Original language
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Country Japan + 1 more

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
JA

Production Companies

  • AMUSE
  • BCM Roadshow Productions
  • Channel One
  • Heisei Project
  • Hakuhodo DY Media Partners

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Prisoner of Sakura about?

With all the unrest and uncertainty in the world today, now feels as good a time as any for a movie portraying good will and love between people from opposing countries. The film is a love story se...

Who directed The Prisoner of Sakura?

The Prisoner of Sakura was directed by Masaki Inoue.

How long is The Prisoner of Sakura?

The Prisoner of Sakura has a runtime of 1 hours and 51 minutes (111 minutes total).

When was The Prisoner of Sakura released?

The Prisoner of Sakura was released on March 22, 2019 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in The Prisoner of Sakura?

The main cast of The Prisoner of Sakura includes Junko Abe, Rodion Galyuchenko, Issey Ogata, Andrey Dementyev, Takumi Saitoh.