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Sakuran Reviews

2008

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Sakuran follows the ascent of Kiyoha (Anna Tsuchiya, Kamikaze Girls) a rebellious and feisty girl sold to a brothel in the notorious Yoshiwara district; a nightlife zone that served both the elites and working classes for hundreds of years. Kiyoha rises through the ranks of the competitive brothel, initially as the house girl .. Read more

Starring	Anna Tsuchiya, Kippei Shiina, Yoshino Kimura, Hiroki Narimiya
Director	Mika Ninagawa
Genres	Drama, World Cinema

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- As the filmmaking debut of a world-class photographer, one rightfully expects âSakuranâ to look stunning. But... read more on Time Out
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- - Tom Huddleston
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  - 04 Nov 2008 at 00:21
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  A feast for the eyes.
  
  I rented this because I enjoyed Memoirs of a Geisha. Its pretty much the same story as Memoirs too, following a young Japanese girl who has aspirations on ... read more »
  
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  - Telford
  - 22 Jan 2009 at 11:15
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  well worth watching
  
  a suprisingly heartfelt movie this film will make you laugh, cry and really make you think.
  
  anna tschiya at her very best
  
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- - a customer
  - 18 Sep 2011 at 21:22
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  Just Perfect
  
  Absolutely gorgeous film, so pretty and elegantly made... extremely emotional in places and very well acted by Anna Tsuchyia, as Kiyoha, the young fiesty ... read more »
  
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- - Mona-Risa
  - 3 reviews
  - 28 Aug 2011 at 12:13
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  - 0
  professional sex
  
  Brothel or bordello. Life in these terms comes no less gay. However, but, the plot is lifeless and the clipping as good as ever. Modern traditional true life, ... read more »
  
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- - juradino
  - 701 reviews
  - London
  - 17 Apr 2011 at 21:50
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  Beautiful and serene
  
  A stunning and classically-set piece that follows the rise of a young girl to the top rank in Yoshiwara.
  
  As a casual reader in old Japanese culture, ... read more »
  
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- - commanderd
  - 12 reviews
  - Swindon
  - 13 Feb 2011 at 17:14
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  treat for all the senses
  
  This is modern Japanese cinema at its best. Fabulous fusion of manga, film, and contemporary soundtrack. Captivating performances and solid plot make for a ... read more »
  
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  - Oxford
  - 02 Mar 2010 at 00:11
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  the most beautiful film ever
  
  if u love japan watch this its like all the japanese prints u love come to life with fantastic colours and a quirky soundtrack. i bought this instantly and can ... read more »
  
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  - Truro
  - 18 Dec 2009 at 19:47
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  Visually luscious and exotic
  
  This visually luscious and exotic film is the result of five highly skilled Japanese women, all mistresses of their crafts. The 18th century subject matter, ... read more »
  
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- - Roger
  - Dorset, England
  - 02 Oct 2009 at 22:47
- - 0
  - 0
  Enchanting Film
  
  This film has such an intence storyline! you will watch to the end with no problems!
  
  the color's of the film are very vibrant and beautiful to ... read more »
  
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  - England
  - 08 Sep 2009 at 12:28
- - 1
  - 1
  soft porn : )
  
  a visual feast it is, clumsy it is,fun too in a soft porn sort of way. The film reflected the topic nicely, artifice.
  
  Not a masterpiece but fun
  
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- - galacticwalker
  - 2 reviews
  - Buckingham
  - 27 Apr 2009 at 12:24
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  - 0
  Sakuran
  
  Awesome; visually stunning and a great soundtrack from shiina ringo. What else is there to say.
  
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- - menthecat
  - 3 reviews
  - bradford on avon
  - 13 Apr 2009 at 20:27
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- - 11
  - 1
  A feast for the eyes.
  
  I rented this because I enjoyed Memoirs of a Geisha. Its pretty much the same story as Memoirs too, following a young Japanese girl who has aspirations on ... read more »
  
  Report this review
- 692949
- [Highly rated reviewer]
  - a customer
  - Telford
  - 22 Jan 2009 at 11:15
- - 2
  - 0
  Visually luscious and exotic
  
  This visually luscious and exotic film is the result of five highly skilled Japanese women, all mistresses of their crafts. The 18th century subject matter, ... read more »
  
  Report this review
- 817127
- - Roger
  - Dorset, England
  - 02 Oct 2009 at 22:47
- - 0
  - 0
  Sakuran
  
  Awesome; visually stunning and a great soundtrack from shiina ringo. What else is there to say.
  
  Report this review
- 742503
- - menthecat
  - 3 reviews
  - bradford on avon
  - 13 Apr 2009 at 20:27
- - 1
  - 1
  soft porn : )
  
  a visual feast it is, clumsy it is,fun too in a soft porn sort of way. The film reflected the topic nicely, artifice.
  
  Not a masterpiece but fun
  
  Report this review
- 748701
- - galacticwalker
  - 2 reviews
  - Buckingham
  - 27 Apr 2009 at 12:24
- - 0
  - 0
  Enchanting Film
  
  This film has such an intence storyline! you will watch to the end with no problems!
  
  the color's of the film are very vibrant and beautiful to ... read more »
  
  Report this review
- 808257
- - a customer
  - England
  - 08 Sep 2009 at 12:28
- - 0
  - 0
  the most beautiful film ever
  
  if u love japan watch this its like all the japanese prints u love come to life with fantastic colours and a quirky soundtrack. i bought this instantly and can ... read more »
  
  Report this review
- 840921
- - a customer
  - Truro
  - 18 Dec 2009 at 19:47
- - 0
  - 0
  treat for all the senses
  
  This is modern Japanese cinema at its best. Fabulous fusion of manga, film, and contemporary soundtrack. Captivating performances and solid plot make for a ... read more »
  
  Report this review
- 867826
- - a customer
  - Oxford
  - 02 Mar 2010 at 00:11
- - 0
  - 0
  Beautiful and serene
  
  A stunning and classically-set piece that follows the rise of a young girl to the top rank in Yoshiwara.
  
  As a casual reader in old Japanese culture, ... read more »
  
  Report this review
- 963667
- - commanderd
  - 12 reviews
  - Swindon
  - 13 Feb 2011 at 17:14
- - 0
  - 0
  professional sex
  
  Brothel or bordello. Life in these terms comes no less gay. However, but, the plot is lifeless and the clipping as good as ever. Modern traditional true life, ... read more »
  
  Report this review
- 983640
- - juradino
  - 701 reviews
  - London
  - 17 Apr 2011 at 21:50
- - 0
  - 0
  Just Perfect
  
  Absolutely gorgeous film, so pretty and elegantly made... extremely emotional in places and very well acted by Anna Tsuchyia, as Kiyoha, the young fiesty ... read more »
  
  Report this review
- 1034409
- - Mona-Risa
  - 3 reviews
  - 28 Aug 2011 at 12:13

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  Sakuran follows the ascent of Kiyoha (Anna Tsuchiya, Kamikaze Girls) a rebellious and feisty girl sold to a brothel in the notorious Yoshiwara district; a nightlife zone that served both the elites and working classes for hundreds of years. Kiyoha rises through the ranks of the competitive brothel, ...