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Release Year2017
Runtime1h 00m
LanguageJapanese
CertificationNR
Genres—
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DirectorTanaka Rina
WritersTanaka Rina
TypeFeature Film
Rating0.0 out of 10
Cast8 credited
Also Known AsSnake Beneath the Flower Petals
About Snake Beneath the Flower Petals
A lake sits beside a quiet town in the mountains. There is a new, big bridge scheduled to open. Yumi feels trapped in her routined life with her husband, after Yo, her daughter, married and moved out. Kazuko, Yumi's mother begins to sort her things as she senses her time is coming. Meanwhile, Yo is frustrated as she starts to recieve less job offers, struggling to cope with the reality against her expectations. The family will take the lead in the bridge's crossing ceremony with their secrets hidden deep within.
Directed by Tanaka Rina , Snake Beneath the Flower Petals leans on a strong ensemble — Mika Kuroiwa, Midori Kimura, Hikari Shinoda — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about screen titles of 2017.
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