Sakura Guardian in the North

Sakura Guardian in the North

2018 · 126 min · ★ 7.5 · Drama

The film follows the relationship between a mother and her son. In 1945, the mother played by Sayuri Yoshinaga fled with her two sons from the Russians to Hokkaido. In 1972, her son played by Masato Sakai returns to Japan after finding success in the U.S.

Directed by Yojiro Takita · Written by Machiko Nasu

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