Seeds of Hope is an inspiring period drama led by acclaimed actor Tori Matsuzaka and Koji Yakusho, the Best Actor winner at the 76th Cannes Film Festival for Perfect Days and one of Japan’s most celebrated cinematic legends. Directed by Takashi Koizumi—a protégé of Kurosawa Akira known for After the Rain and The Pass: Last Days of the Samurai—the film is based on Akira Yoshimura's 1988 novel Snowflowers. This "new period drama masterpiece" transcends generations with its star-studded cast and poignant narrative of hope and resilience in the face of adversity.
117 mins
Takashi Koizumi
Japanese
Drama
Japanese
English