Sakura

A quiet, tender family portrait that slowly turns heartbreaking, asking you to sit with grief and the small comforts that remain.

Directed by

Hitoshi Yazaki

Genres

Drama

Starring

Nana Komatsu, Ryo Yoshizawa, Takumi Kitamura

Overview

Three siblings share a home with their parents living a happy life. The oldest one is good-looking guy, which is something of a contrast from his younger brother who is at school. The youngest one is the girl and has two brothers to protect her. And then there is Sakura, the family's dog who is always by their side. The fate of this quirky but happy family changes drastically after Hajime, the family's hero-like figure, encounters a tragic accident...

How it feels

Melancholic, warm and earnest. Slow-burning and needs your attention.

About

Grief, family, healing, coming-of-age

Content

Mild violence, sexual content and language. No gore.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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