Cherry Blossoms (2009): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Cherry Blossoms is a 2009 romantic drama directed by Doris Dörrie, starring Hannelore Elsner, Maximilian Brückner and Elmar Wepper. It runs 2 hours 7 minutes and earned $12.9 million worldwide. Critics gave it 79% on Rotten Tomatoes and 62 on Metacritic.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 7m (127 min)
- Director
- Doris Dörrie
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Strand Releasing
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Cherry Blossoms About?
The premise of Cherry Blossoms without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
As a secret illness progresses, Rudi reunites with his family in Berlin, unknowingly facing their last moments together. Following the sudden loss of his wife, Trudi, Rudi is devastated but determined to find meaning. He travels to Tokyo during the stunning cherry blossom festival, where he begins a deeply moving journey of self-discovery and attempts to find redemption amidst the beauty and fragility of life.
Cherry Blossoms Cast
Hannelore Elsner leads the cast, with Maximilian Brückner and Elmar Wepper. Directed by Doris Dörrie; 4 actors are credited in all.
- Director Doris Dörrie
More from Doris Dörrie
More films directed by Doris Dörrie, best-rated first: Erleuchtung garantiert, Freibad, Cherry Blossoms & Demons and Greetings from Fukushima.
Cherry Blossoms Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Cherry Blossoms 79% on Rotten Tomatoes and 62 on Metacritic.
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Rotten Tomatoes 79% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 91%
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Metacritic 62 Metascore
User score 8.3
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TMDB 74% User score
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Cherry Blossoms Plot Summary
What happens in Cherry Blossoms from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 16 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Trudi Angermeir, who has long held a dream of visiting Japan with her husband, Rudi, is devastated to discover that he is terminally ill. Rather than revealing the heartbreaking news to him, she suggests they take a trip to see their youngest son, Karl, in Tokyo—a plan Rudi ultimately declines. In a slight compromise, he agrees to visit their daughter and other son in Berlin.
Full summary
The whole story of Cherry Blossoms, scene by scene
Cherry Blossoms Box Office
Cherry Blossoms grossed $12.9 million worldwide. $104,589 came from the US and Canada and $12.8 million (99%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$12.9M
- US & Canada
- $104.6K
- International
- $12.8M
Cherry Blossoms Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Cherry Blossoms.
How Well Do You Know Cherry Blossoms?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Who is the main character that struggles with her husband's terminal illness?
Cherry Blossoms Also Known As
11 alternative titles, including “Cerezos en flor” and “Cerejeiras em Flor”.
- Also known as
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- Cerezos en flor
- Cerejeiras em Flor
- פריחת הדובדבן
- 사랑후에 남겨진 것들
- Cherry Blossoms - Un rêve japonais
- Цъфнали вишни - Ханами
- Cseresznyevirágzás
- 樱花盛开
- Hanami - Cerejeiras em Flor
- Hanami - Kwiat wiśni
- Цвет сакуры
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Cherry Blossoms FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Cherry Blossoms, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Cherry Blossoms?
Cherry Blossoms runs 2 hours 7 minutes (127 minutes).
When was Cherry Blossoms released?
Cherry Blossoms was released on January 16, 2009.
Who directed Cherry Blossoms?
Cherry Blossoms was directed by Doris Dörrie.
More films by Doris Dörrie Who is in the cast of Cherry Blossoms?
Cherry Blossoms stars Hannelore Elsner, Maximilian Brückner and Elmar Wepper, among 4 credited actors.
How much did Cherry Blossoms make at the box office?
Cherry Blossoms grossed $12.9 million worldwide ($104,589 domestic, $12.8 million international).
How is Cherry Blossoms rated?
Cherry Blossoms has 79% on Rotten Tomatoes, 62 on Metacritic and 74% on TMDB.
Does Cherry Blossoms have a post-credit scene?
No. Cherry Blossoms has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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