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The Lightning Tree (2010)
Director: Ryuichi Hiroki
Cast: Yu Aoi, Masaki Okada, Keisuke Koide, Akira Emoto
Runtime133 min
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Set during the Edo Period, a young man from a noble family meets a young woman under a special tree called "Raiou" (the tree was struck by lightning at one time with the broken part eventually sprouting out cherry blossoms). The young woman lived freely in the mountains after she was abducted as a young child. The couple soon fall in love under the Raiou tree, but become acutely aware of their different social positions & the ramifications it has on their relationship.
Critical Reception & Ratings
The Lightning Tree (2010), a historical drama directed by Ryuichi Hiroki, has received limited critical attention but appears to have found modest success with audiences. The film's romantic narrative set during the Edo Period has garnered an IMDb rating of 6.5, suggesting a moderately positive response from viewers, though it has not received any major awards recognition.
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Fans of historical dramas and sweeping romances will find much to appreciate in The Lightning Tree, directed by Ryuichi Hiroki in 2010. The film's beautifully shot scenes of the couple's chance meeting and growing love under the symbolic 'Raiou' tree evoke a sense of timeless, poignant emotion, while the social tensions between the leads' contrasting backgrounds add depth and complexity to their relationship.