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The Tsunami and the Cherry Blossom

Where:

🇯🇵 Japan

When:

The 2010s

On 11 March 2011, an earthquake caused a tsunami to hit the Tōhoku (Northeast) region of Japan. In this film, survivors of the tsunami rebuild as cherry blossom season begins. The film is a stunning visual haiku about the ephemeral nature of life–and of the healing power of Japan's most beloved flower.

Released in 2011 — 39 minutes

Genre:

Documentary

Language:

Japanese