The Tsunami and the Cherry Blossom (2011)

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 Sept. 12, 2011 39 min None+

Genres: Documentary, Short

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