Under the Cherry Tree
Originally released in 2016. Under the Cherry Tree is a documentary film. directed by Kei Tanaka.
Synopsis
Feature documentary debut of 29 year old director Kei Tanaka. In the Japanese town of Kawasaki, elderly residents who have lived hard lives are now facing their own death at a public housing complex called “Danchi“. The young director explores and depicts the ageing population in Japan by focusing on the personal lives of few individuals who live quietly on the outskirts of society. While some of the protagonists chose to interact and establish friendships with their fellow elderly residents, others prefer to spend the rest of their years in solitary.
Quick Facts
Release Date
April 2, 2016
9 years ago
Runtime
1h 31m
91 minutes total
User Rating
6.0/10
Good (1 votes)
Language
Japanese
Original language
Country
Japan
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- JA
Production Companies
- JyaJya Films
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Under the Cherry Tree about?
Feature documentary debut of 29 year old director Kei Tanaka. In the Japanese town of Kawasaki, elderly residents who have lived hard lives are now facing their own death at a public housing comple...
Who directed Under the Cherry Tree?
Under the Cherry Tree was directed by Kei Tanaka.
How long is Under the Cherry Tree?
Under the Cherry Tree has a runtime of 1 hours and 31 minutes (91 minutes total).
When was Under the Cherry Tree released?
Under the Cherry Tree was released on April 2, 2016 in theaters.