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Kirschblüten - Hanami

  • 2008
  • Unrated
  • 2h 7m
IMDb RATING
7.6/10
6K
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Kirschblüten - Hanami (2008)
A romantic drama about a recent widower who learns of his departed wife's desire to live in Japan soon after her death.
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After Rudi's wife Trudi suddenly dies, he travels to Japan to fulfill her dream of being a Butoh dancer.After Rudi's wife Trudi suddenly dies, he travels to Japan to fulfill her dream of being a Butoh dancer.After Rudi's wife Trudi suddenly dies, he travels to Japan to fulfill her dream of being a Butoh dancer.

  • Director
    • Doris Dörrie
  • Writer
    • Doris Dörrie
  • Stars
    • Elmar Wepper
    • Hannelore Elsner
    • Aya Irizuki
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  • IMDb RATING
    7.6/10
    6K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Doris Dörrie
    • Writer
      • Doris Dörrie
    • Stars
      • Elmar Wepper
      • Hannelore Elsner
      • Aya Irizuki
    • 31User reviews
    • 72Critic reviews
    • 62Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 8 wins & 8 nominations

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    Cherry Blossoms: Hanani
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    Elmar Wepper in Kirschblüten - Hanami (2008)
    Kirschblüten - Hanami (2008)
    Elmar Wepper in Kirschblüten - Hanami (2008)
    Kirschblüten - Hanami (2008)

    Top cast

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    Elmar Wepper
    Elmar Wepper
    • Rudi Angermeier
    Hannelore Elsner
    Hannelore Elsner
    • Trudi Angermeier
    Aya Irizuki
    • Yu
    Maximilian Brückner
    Maximilian Brückner
    • Karl Angermeier
    Nadja Uhl
    Nadja Uhl
    • Franzi
    Birgit Minichmayr
    Birgit Minichmayr
    • Karolin Angermeier
    Felix Eitner
    • Klaus Angermeier
    Floriane Daniel
    Floriane Daniel
    • Emma Angermeier
    Celine Tanneberger
    • Celine Angermeier
    Robert Döhlert
    • Robert Angermeier
    Tadashi Endo
    • Butoh Dancer
    Sarah Camp
    • Butcher
    Gerhard Wittmann
    • Doctor #1
    Veith von Fürstenberg
    • Doctor #2
    Walter Hess
    • Pfarrer
    Evelyne Macko
    • Yu
    • (voice)
    • Director
      • Doris Dörrie
    • Writer
      • Doris Dörrie(screenplay)
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

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    Storyline

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    • Quotes

      Karolin Angermeier: Your cue, mama.

      Klaus Angermeier: Go on, mama.

      Karolin Angermeier: Mama, please, 'The Mayfly'. Come one, mama. For us.

      Trudi Angermeier: 'Stop! What you're doing is murder!'

      Klaus Angermeier: 'Such cruelty is not a must... '

      Trudi Angermeier: 'The Mayfly has but one short day... '

      Karolin Angermeier: 'One single day of pain, one single day of lust... '

      [chuckles]

      Rudi Angermeier: 'Oh, let it hover there, until it meets it's end. It's heavens last forever. It's life one day to make amends.' Right, mama?

    • Connections
      Featured in Cherry Blossoms and Demons (2019)
    • Soundtracks
      Japan
      by Nanwei Chin Su

    User reviews31

    Review
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    Featured review
    10/10
    Brought me to tears
    I can't begin to describe how much this film moved me. After nearly losing my spouse, best friend and soul mate, I could relate to the crushing emotions of both Trudi and Rudi. Life stands still when you're faced with the realization of living without that person.

    In 2009 my husband was diagnosed with cancer, and it crushed me. The way Trudi tried to hide her tears, how she couldn't sleep or eat, and her painful realization that each moment with him might be the last were things I experienced firsthand. I can't imagine the added of burden of trying to keep it from him and act as if nothing were wrong. I failed miserably as a strong, supportive caretaker.

    Many of the things Rudi went through were similar to what I imagined my life would become if he didn't make it. One of the things that really struck me was the portrayal of how seemingly mundane, everyday events become vivid and painful reminders of what was and what you desperately wish you still had.

    A beautiful movie, a work of art.
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    • Nov 21, 2011

    Details

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    • Release date
      • March 6, 2008 (Germany)
    • Country of origin
      • Germany
    • Official sites
      • Official site (Germany)
      • Official site (France)
    • Languages
      • German
      • English
      • Japanese
    • Also known as
      • Cherry Blossoms
    • Filming locations
      • Allgäu, Bavaria, Germany
    • Production companies
      • Olga Film
      • Bayerischer Rundfunk (BR)
      • ARD Degeto Film
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    Box office

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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $104,589
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $3,322
      • Jan 18, 2009
    • Gross worldwide
      • $12,861,658
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      2 hours 7 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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