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Hanagatami

Nobuhiko Obayashi's new film "Hanagatami" brings to life a timeless tale of the innocence of youth amidst the turmoil of war.

Director Nobuhiko Obayashi brings his 40-year filmmaking dream to life with "Hanagatami", based on Kazuo Dan's 1937 novella. In 1941, 16-year-old Toshihiko leaves Amsterdam to attend school in Karatsu, Japan, where he befriends other extraordinary adolescents as they navigate the war's impact.

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Info about Hanagatami

Studio(s): PSC, Karatsu Film Committee

Originally Released: United States, Dec 16, 2017

Production Country: Japan

Genres:Drama, War