Cherry Blossoms
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62 out of 100

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8.7 out of 10

Universal acclaim- based on 12 Ratings

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  • Starring: Aya Irizuki, Elmar Wepper, Hannelore Elsner, Maximilian Brückner
  • Summary: Only Trudi knows that her husband Rudi is suffering from a terminal illness. She decides not to tell him and convinces him to visit their family in Berlin. Then, suddenly, Trudi dies. Rudi is devastated but vows to make up for her lost life. And so he embarks on his last journey - to Tokyo - in the midst of the cherry blossom festival, a celebration of beauty, impermanence and new beginnings. (Strand Releasing)… Expand

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 11 out of 16
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 16
  3. Negative: 0 out of 16
  1. Los Angeles Times
    Reviewed by: Kevin Thomas
    90
    A stunning reminder of the omnipresence of mortality.
  2. Empire
    Reviewed by: David Parkinson
    80
    Unpredictable and compelling, this draws parallels between Japanese and German cultures in interesting and moving ways.
  3. The Hollywood Reporter
    Reviewed by: Deborah Young
    80
    Doerrie goes beyond the "Lost in Translation" jokes about East-West culture clashes to communicate something meaningful and deep about Japanese art and thought.
  4. New York Daily News
    Reviewed by: Elizabeth Weitzman
    60
    Refusing to be rushed, Doris Dörrie blends individual experiences with universal emotions to create a quietly moving study of self-discovery.

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  1. WalterL.
    9
    A charming movie about youth, old age, death and hope across cultures.
  2. JuliaA.
    9
    Portrayal of wanderlust in affection and admiration.
  3. ChrisK.
    9
    The film shows not only the dynamics of husband and wife, but also of parents and children. Love can be taken for granted, and time shows no mercy on those who wait for happiness and intimacy. I was not totally engrossed in the movie, but I did find it emotionally satisfying.… Expand
  4. KenjiC
    9
    A German director Doris Dorrie

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