Hayazaki no hana (2006)

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Country: Japan
Genres: Drama, War
Release: 2006-12-26
Director: Hiroshi Sugawara
Writers: Hiroshi Sugawara , Osamu Sôda
Language: Japanese
Stars: Ruriko Asaoka , Takahiro Hôjô , Yôko Ishino , Natsuki Kasa , Mio Kato , Toshiyuki Kitami , Kitaro , Yukimi Koyanagi , Takashi Sasano , Hidenori Tokuyama
Runtime: 105 min
Awards: N/A
AKA: Hayazaki no hana , 早咲きの花 (Japan)
Plot: When you remember me, am I smiling? A photographer who discovers she is losing her eyesight returns to her childhood residence and embarks on a wistful journey of the difficult times during WWII. Minako had lost her brother to the war, food was scarce and living was tough. A place once full of life and energy has witnessed the price of war as it takes its toll, changing the children's lives forever. A superbly crafted film uncovering the true story of a little-known event in Japan's history.
IMDB:tt0778737