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Hana Yori mo Naho streaming

Original title: 花よりもなほ
2006 Movie Japan Action, Drama, History, Comedy 128 min Ages 12+
By: Hirokazu Koreeda, Hirokazu Kore-eda With: Arata Furuta, Rie Miyazawa, Jun'ichi Okada

In 1702, set against the backdrop of a long-delayed and insatiable revenge, a reserved samurai, Aoki Sozaemon, leaves his hometown in Matsumoto to come to bustling Edo in search of his father's killer. Unaccomplished as a swordsman, with his funds quickly drying up, Sozaemon must honour his clan's demand to avenge a disgraceful death, however, when he finally finds his target, he will have to make a difficult decision before a crushing dilemma. Is the way of the samurai stronger than the way of the heart?

Filmium rating
66%

Festival Achievements

Rotterdam International Film Festival 2007
Selections:
Maestros: Kings & Aces

Mood

Melancholic
Reflective
Romantic
Serious
Thoughtful

Cast & Crew

Hirokazu Koreeda
Hirokazu Kore-eda
Jun'ichi Okada
Arata Furuta
Rie Miyazawa
Character Depth
Japanese Cast
Junichi Okada
Notable Performances
Tadanobu Asano

Adaptation

Based On Historical Period

Cinematic Technique

Character-Focused
Environmental
Naturalistic Lighting
Period-Accurate Costumes
Traditional
Traditional Japanese Aesthetic

Narrative Structure

Character-Driven
Chronological
Linear

Pace

Deliberate
Reflective
Slow
Slow-Paced

Soundtrack

Ambient Score
Traditional Japanese Music

Style

Cinematic
Historical
Linear
Period Drama
Period-Piece

Time-Period

18Th Century Japan
Edo Era
Genroku Period

Central Conflict

Family Dynamics
Honor Vs. Compassion
Moral Choice
Personal Honor
Revenge Quest
Revenge Vs. Morality

Characters

Low-Status Samurai
Widow
Young Samurai

Ending

Ambiguous
Bittersweet
Climactic Revenge

Historical Context

Early 18Th Century Japan
Genroku Era

Key Plot Points

Climactic Attack
Revenge Plan
Romantic Involvement

Plot

Honor
Internal Conflict
Moral Dilemma
Revenge
Samurai Code

Setting

Edo
Edo Slum
Genroku Era
Japan 1702
Slum
Urban Poverty

Shooting Location

Edo
Japan
Tokyo

Theme

Honor
Moral Complexity
Moral Dilemma
Revenge

Genre

Character Study
Drama
Historical Drama
Period Drama
Period-Piece
Samurai

Audiences

Adults
Historical Drama
History Enthusiasts
Samurai Enthusiasts
Samurai Genre Fans

Titles

Flower
Hana
Hana yori mo naho
More Than Flower
はなよりもなお
花よりもなほ

Reception

Critical Acclaim
Emotional Depth
Unconventional

Production Countries

Japan

Release Year

2006
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