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Casting Blossoms to the Sky

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In the aftermath of the Great East Japan Earthquake, journalist Reiko Endo (Yasuko Matsuyuki) travels to the city of Nagaoka in Niigata Prefecture as it prepares for an annual fireworks festival memorializing the fallen victims of war. Drawn to the city by an old flame who plans to put on a war-themed play written by a mysterious student, Reiko embarks on a journey of self-discovery as she learns the storied history of Nagaoka and the ghosts of its war-torn past.

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Robert Abele Los Angeles Times Like the arresting image of a schoolgirl weaving among citizens on a unicycle, it's a stylistic, emotional balancing act unlike anything else you're likely to see. Jul 16, 2021 Full Review Diane Carson KDHX (St. Louis) Pleasant background music accompanies too many of all these scenes, an unnecessary, unwelcome addition. It this all sounds like too much, it is; though it is also, ultimately, a quite moving, haunting tribute. Aug 30, 2021 Full Review Pat Padua Spectrum Culture Conveys volumes of information in a short time, ranging from the personal to the national, and at the same time navigating a complicated dynamic among the fictional characters. Rated: 80/100 Jul 29, 2021 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis In the aftermath of the Great East Japan Earthquake, journalist Reiko Endo (Yasuko Matsuyuki) travels to the city of Nagaoka in Niigata Prefecture as it prepares for an annual fireworks festival memorializing the fallen victims of war. Drawn to the city by an old flame who plans to put on a war-themed play written by a mysterious student, Reiko embarks on a journey of self-discovery as she learns the storied history of Nagaoka and the ghosts of its war-torn past.
Director
Nobuhiko Ôbayashi
Screenwriter
Kôji Hasegawa, Nobuhiko Ôbayashi
Genre
Drama
Original Language
Japanese
Release Date (Theaters)
Jul 9, 2021, Limited
Runtime
2h 40m