Hanagatami (2017)

Other name: 花筐

Description:

Set in the spring of 1941, Hanagatami is a poignant drama that follows Toshihiko as he arrives at his aunt’s home in Karatsu Saga Prefecture. Amidst the peaceful yet fleeting days of his youth, Toshihiko harbors a deep crush on his tubercular cousin, Mina. As he navigates this bittersweet love, he also loses himself in a depraved adolescence alongside local girls and engages in thrilling bravery-testing escapades with his school buddies. However, this carefree existence of youth, romance, and friendship is suddenly threatened. As the Pacific War erupts, the impending conflict casts a dark shadow over their lives, changing their world forever. Hanagatami beautifully captures the contrast between the passionate, reckless energy of youth and the devastating onset of war. Experience a powerful tale of love, friendship, and loss in this cinematic journey that explores the fragile beauty of life on the brink of global conflict.

Country: Japanese

Status: Completed

Released: 2017

Genre:Drama; Romance; War