Flowers on the Road
Originally released in 1961. Flowers on the Road is a comedy film. directed by Eiichi Kudō. At just 86 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Chiyonosuke Azuma, Satomi Oka, and Ryūji Shinagawa
Synopsis
Yae and Kiku, daughters of drapers in Edo, must travel to Kyoto in place of their sickly fathers to attend to some businesses affairs. On their way to Kyoto, the two ladies are ambushed by a group of bandits. However a good Samaritan named Santaro comes to their rescue. Santaro is aiding a young samurai named Sanshiro who is on an official mission to deliver a message to a noble in Kyoto. When Yae and Kiku discover that a gang of assassins is after Sanshiro, they decide to help Sanshiro to complete his mission.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 21, 1961
65 years ago
Runtime
1h 26m
86 minutes total
User Rating
5.0/10
Mixed (1 votes)
Language
Japanese
Original language
Country
Japan
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- JA
Production Companies
- Toei Company
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Flowers on the Road about?
Yae and Kiku, daughters of drapers in Edo, must travel to Kyoto in place of their sickly fathers to attend to some businesses affairs. On their way to Kyoto, the two ladies are ambushed by a group ...
Who directed Flowers on the Road?
Flowers on the Road was directed by Eiichi Kudō.
How long is Flowers on the Road?
Flowers on the Road has a runtime of 1 hours and 26 minutes (86 minutes total).
When was Flowers on the Road released?
Flowers on the Road was released on January 21, 1961 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Flowers on the Road?
The main cast of Flowers on the Road includes Chiyonosuke Azuma, Satomi Oka, Ryūji Shinagawa, Shunji Sakai, Yoshio Tabata.