
The Lightning Tree
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.
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Movie Details
- Original Title: 雷桜
- Genres: History, Drama, Romance
- Release Date: 2010-10-22
- Runtime: 133 minutes
- Rating: 6.4/10 (5 votes)
- Budget: $0
- Revenue: $0
- Production Companies: TOHO, IMJ Entertainment, Tokyo FM, Chugoku Broadcasting, RSK Sanyo Broadcasting, Sanyo Broadcasting, Shizuoka Broadcasting System, Television Niigata Network, Tohoku Broadcasting Co., Hokkaido Broadcasting Co., Yahoo! Japan, KADOKAWA Shoten, Nippan Group Holdings, The Asahi Shimbun, TBS Radio, WOWOW, RKB Mainichi Broadcasting Corporation, TC Entertainment, CBC, MBS, dentsu, TBS
- Status: Released
- Popularity: 1.9028
- Languages: Japanese
Cast & Crew

Yu Aoi
as Rai / Yu

Masaki Okada
as Narimichi

Keisuke Koide
as Sukejiro Seta

Akira Emoto
as Kakunoshi Enokido

Saburo Tokito
as Riemon

Yoshiko Miyazaki
as Tae

Soko Wada
as Suketarou Seta

Kengo Kora
as Tomozou

Jun Murakami
as Rokurouhutoshi Ikanai

Shugo Oshinari
as Tetsunosuke Imaizumi
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Lightning Tree?▼
The Lightning Tree is a History, Drama, Romance movie directed by . It was released on 2010-10-22.
Who are the main actors in The Lightning Tree?▼
The main cast includes Yu Aoi, Masaki Okada, Keisuke Koide, Akira Emoto, Saburo Tokito, .
Where can I watch The Lightning Tree online?▼
You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if The Lightning Tree is available.
Is The Lightning Tree based on a true story?▼
No official confirmation about it being based on a true story.
What is the IMDb rating of The Lightning Tree?▼
The Lightning Tree has an IMDb rating of 6.4/10 based on 5 votes.
What is the budget and revenue of The Lightning Tree?▼
The movie had a production budget of $0 and earned $0 at the box office.
Who composed the soundtrack for The Lightning Tree?▼
The soundtrack was composed by TOHO, IMJ Entertainment, Tokyo FM, Chugoku Broadcasting, RSK Sanyo Broadcasting, Sanyo Broadcasting, Shizuoka Broadcasting System, Television Niigata Network, Tohoku Broadcasting Co., Hokkaido Broadcasting Co., Yahoo! Japan, KADOKAWA Shoten, Nippan Group Holdings, The Asahi Shimbun, TBS Radio, WOWOW, RKB Mainichi Broadcasting Corporation, TC Entertainment, CBC, MBS, dentsu, TBS. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.
Where was The Lightning Tree filmed?▼
The Lightning Tree was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.
How long is The Lightning Tree?▼
The total runtime of The Lightning Tree is 133 minutes.
Is The Lightning Tree suitable for kids?▼
The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.
Will there be a sequel to The Lightning Tree?▼
There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to The Lightning Tree.
Does The Lightning Tree have a post-credit scene?▼
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