The Tsunami and the Cherry Blossom

2011 39min

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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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.

Released
September 12, 2011
Runtime
39min
Director
Lucy Walker
Genre
Documentary
Language
English
Production
Supply & Demand Integrated, Tree Tree Tree Productions, HBO Documentary Films
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