Cherry Blossoms

Cherry Blossoms

Directed by Doris Dörrie

Produced by Majestic Filmproduktion, ARD

2008127 min7.3 / 10

A tender, melancholic meditation on mortality and marriage that finds grace and celebration within the shadow of terminal illness.

After finding out that her husband, Rudi, has a fatal illness, Trudi Angermeier arranges a trip to Berlin so they can see their children. Of course, the kids don't know the real reason they're visiting -- and the catch is, neither does Rudi...

Questions people ask

  • Is Cherry Blossoms sad? Yes, very. More sad than 96% of films.

  • Is Cherry Blossoms violent? No. Less violent than 92% of films.

  • Is Cherry Blossoms scary? Barely. Less frightening than 84% of films.

  • Is Cherry Blossoms easy watching? Somewhat. More comforting than 71% of films.

  • Does Cherry Blossoms end with hope? Somewhat. More hopeful than 62% of films.

These describe how the film comes across, measured across the whole film and compared with other well-known films. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked scene by scene, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.

67/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

Distinctly its own thing.

Rarity73

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise50

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love80

How much audiences actually like it

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Ensemble

Like Cherry Blossoms

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Cherry Blossoms

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Cherry Blossoms, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Cherry Blossoms, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Cherry Blossoms, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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