# Cherry Blossoms (2008)

> After losing his wife, a conventional German husband follows the path of the life she secretly dreamed of living.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/3542

## Facts

- Runtime: 127 min
- Genres: Drama, Romance
- Director: Doris Dörrie
- Cast: Elmar Wepper, Hannelore Elsner, Nadja Uhl, Maximilian Brückner, Aya Irizuki, Birgit Minichmayr, Felix Eitner, Floriane Daniel
- TMDB rating: 7.3/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0910559/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: none
- Mood: melancholic, wistful, tender, quiet evening, reflective weekend

## Synopsis

A poignant exploration of love and loss unfolds as a couple confronts the fragility of life.

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