The Tsunami and the Cherry Blossom
On 11 March 2011, an earthquake caused a tsunami to hit the Tōhoku (Northeast) region of Japan. In this film, survivors of the tsunami rebuild as cherry blossom season begins. The film is a stunning visual haiku about the ephemeral nature of life–and of the healing power of Japan's most beloved flower.
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The Tsunami and the Cherry Blossom
- Overview
- Crew
- Recommendations
Status
Released
Release Date
Sep 12, 2011
Runtime
0h 39m
Genres
Documentary
User Score
66%
Original Title
The Tsunami and the Cherry Blossom
Production Companies
Supply & Demand Integrated, Tree Tree Tree Productions, HBO Documentary Films
Director
Lucy Walker
Description
On 11 March 2011, an earthquake caused a tsunami to hit the Tōhoku (Northeast) region of Japan. In this film, survivors of the tsunami rebuild as cherry blossom season begins. The film is a stunning visual haiku about the ephemeral nature of life–and of the healing power of Japan's most beloved flower.