Cherry Blossoms & Demons

Cherry Blossoms & Demons

2019 · 115 min · ★ 5.1 · Drama, Comedy

When everything in his life seems to be going wrong, downtrodden and alcohol-dependent Karl has a fateful encounter in Munich with Yu, a mysterious Japanese dancer from his father’s past. Unexpectedly, Yu begins to help Karl confront his demons (both literal and figurative) and begin to heal.

Directed by Doris Dörrie · Written by Doris Dörrie

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