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Falling Camellia (2018): Cast

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Falling Camellia is a 2018 drama directed by Daisaku Kimura, starring Hidetoshi Nishijima as Uneme Sakakibara, Haru Kuroki and Junichi Okada. It runs 1 hour 51 minutes.

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Falling Camellia (2018) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 51m (111 min)
Director
Daisaku Kimura
Genre
Drama
Original language
Japanese
Studio
Toho
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Falling Camellia About?

The premise of Falling Camellia without spoilers.

In the Edo period, a skilled swordsman is banished from his clan after challenging the actions of its leader. Years later, upon the death of his beloved wife, he receives her final wish: to return to the clan that rejected him. He must then confront his past and the circumstances of his exile, facing danger and difficult choices along the way.

Falling Camellia Themes & Keywords

· 38 tags
  • husband wife relationship
  • jidaigeki
  • outcast
  • murder
  • sword
  • katana
  • katana sword
  • clan
  • lord
  • castle
  • japanese castle
  • japanese woman
+26 more
  • sister sister relationship
  • widow
  • letter
  • proof
  • horseback riding
  • shot in the back
  • confession
  • dying words
  • horse
  • brown horse
  • arrest
  • lying in wait
  • grave site
  • exile
  • false accusation
  • practice
  • snow
  • mountain
  • saving a child
  • mother son relationship
  • shooting
  • loss of wife
  • jidai geki
  • martial arts action
  • based on novel
  • plot twist
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Cast & crew

Falling Camellia Cast & Characters

Hidetoshi Nishijima leads the cast as Uneme Sakakibara, with Haru Kuroki as Satomi Sakashita and Junichi Okada as Shinbei Uryu. Directed by Daisaku Kimura; 17 actors are credited in all.

From the director

More from Daisaku Kimura

More films directed by Daisaku Kimura: Climbing to Spring and The Summit: A Chronicle Of Stones to Serenity.

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Videos

Falling Camellia Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Falling Camellia.

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Details

Falling Camellia Also Known As

6 alternative titles, including “Chiri Tsubaki” and “Samurai's Promise”.

Also known as
  • Chiri Tsubaki
  • Samurai's Promise
  • 山茶花飘零
  • 椿花散落
  • 떨어지는 동백
  • Падающая камелия

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FAQ

Falling Camellia FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Falling Camellia, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Falling Camellia?

Falling Camellia runs 1 hour 51 minutes (111 minutes).

When was Falling Camellia released?

Falling Camellia was released on September 28, 2018.

Who directed Falling Camellia?

Falling Camellia was directed by Daisaku Kimura.

More films by Daisaku Kimura

Who is in the cast of Falling Camellia?

Falling Camellia stars Hidetoshi Nishijima as Uneme Sakakibara, Haru Kuroki as Satomi Sakashita and Junichi Okada as Shinbei Uryu, among 17 credited actors.

Does Falling Camellia have a post-credit scene?

No. Falling Camellia has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Falling Camellia in?

The original language of Falling Camellia is Japanese.

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