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Sakura Guardian in the North (2018): Cast & Box Office

Sakura Guardian in the North (2018) movie poster

Sakura Guardian in the North is a 2018 drama directed by Yojiro Takita, starring Koichi Sato as Shinji Sugawara, Ittoku Kishibe and Hiroshi Abe. It runs 2 hours 6 minutes and earned $8 million worldwide.

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Sakura Guardian in the North (2018) movie poster
Released
Runtime
2h 6m (126 min)
Director
Yojiro Takita
Genre
Drama
Original language
Japanese
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Sakura Guardian in the North About?

The premise of Sakura Guardian in the North without spoilers.

Set in 1945, the story follows a mother who escapes to Hokkaido with her two sons to avoid the advancing Russians. Years later, in 1972, her son returns from the United States, having achieved success abroad. The film explores their evolving relationship and the experiences that shaped their lives across decades and continents.

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Cast & crew

Sakura Guardian in the North Cast & Characters

Koichi Sato leads the cast as Shinji Sugawara, with Ittoku Kishibe as Kazuo Yamaoka and Hiroshi Abe as Tokujiro Ezure. Directed by Yojiro Takita; 20 actors are credited in all.

From the director

More from Yojiro Takita

More films directed by Yojiro Takita: Silence of Smoke, Tenchi: The Samurai Astronomer, Sanpei the Fisher Boy and Ashura.

Full filmography
Box office

Sakura Guardian in the North Box Office

Sakura Guardian in the North grossed $8 million worldwide.

2018 box office

Worldwide gross

$8M

International
$8M
Videos

Sakura Guardian in the North Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Sakura Guardian in the North.

SAKURA GUARDIAN IN THE NORTH (Regular Trailer) :: IN CINEMAS 10 MAY 2018 (SG)
Details

Sakura Guardian in the North Also Known As

4 alternative titles, including “Kita no Sakuramori” and “北之樱守”.

Also known as
  • Kita no Sakuramori
  • 北之樱守
  • 北之櫻守:媽媽的守護者
  • 북의 벚꽃지기

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Sakura Guardian in the North FAQ: Cast & Box Office

Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, post-credit scenes and language of Sakura Guardian in the North, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Sakura Guardian in the North?

Sakura Guardian in the North runs 2 hours 6 minutes (126 minutes).

When was Sakura Guardian in the North released?

Sakura Guardian in the North was released on March 10, 2018.

Who directed Sakura Guardian in the North?

Sakura Guardian in the North was directed by Yojiro Takita.

More films by Yojiro Takita

Who is in the cast of Sakura Guardian in the North?

Sakura Guardian in the North stars Koichi Sato as Shinji Sugawara, Ittoku Kishibe as Kazuo Yamaoka and Hiroshi Abe as Tokujiro Ezure, among 20 credited actors.

How much did Sakura Guardian in the North make at the box office?

Sakura Guardian in the North grossed $8 million worldwide.

Does Sakura Guardian in the North have a post-credit scene?

No. Sakura Guardian in the North has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Sakura Guardian in the North in?

The original language of Sakura Guardian in the North is Japanese.

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