Movie

Sakura Guardian in the North

★ 7.5(4)20182h 6m

Sakura Guardian in the North is streaming on Hulu, U-NEXT and Toei On Demand Amazon Channel in Japan, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and FOD. Availability checked 23 July 2026.

Where to watch Sakura Guardian in the North

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Good to know

Director: Yojiro Takita
Release date: 2018-03-10
Runtime: 2h 6m
Language: Japanese
Status: Released
Country: Japan
Studio: Toei Company

Sakura Guardian in the North — trailer

About Sakura Guardian in the North

Sakura Guardian in the North is a 2018 movie in the Drama genre, directed by Yojiro Takita, starring Sayuri Yoshinaga, Masato Sakai and Ryoko Shinohara. It has a runtime of 2 hours 6 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.5/10 from 4 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Sakura Guardian in the North in Japan — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

The film follows the relationship between a mother and her son. In 1945, the mother played by Sayuri Yoshinaga fled with her two sons from the Russians to Hokkaido. In 1972, her son played by Masato Sakai returns to Japan after finding success in the U.S.

Cast

Sayuri Yoshinaga

Tetsu Ezure

Masato Sakai

Shujiro Ezure

Ryoko Shinohara

Mari Ezure

Hiroshi Abe

Tokujiro Ezure

Koichi Sato

Shinji Sugawara

Ittoku Kishibe

Kazuo Yamaoka

Masatoshi Nakamura

Daikichi Okabe

Reiko Takashima

Mitsue Shimada

Tsurube Shofukutei

bar owner

Toshiyuki Nagashima

Doctor Mita

Ken Yasuda

Hisashi Sugimoto

Toru Nomaguchi

Manabu Kimura

Themes & keywords

1970s1960shokkaido, japan

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Sakura Guardian in the North in Japan?+

In Japan, you can stream Sakura Guardian in the North on Hulu, U-NEXT and Toei On Demand Amazon Channel. It's also available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and FOD.

Is Sakura Guardian in the North on Netflix?+

Sakura Guardian in the North is not on Netflix in Japan right now, but you can stream it on Hulu, U-NEXT and Toei On Demand Amazon Channel.

How long is Sakura Guardian in the North?+

Sakura Guardian in the North has a runtime of 2 hours 6 minutes (126 minutes).

Who stars in Sakura Guardian in the North?+

Sakura Guardian in the North stars Sayuri Yoshinaga, Masato Sakai, Ryoko Shinohara, Hiroshi Abe and Koichi Sato.

When did Sakura Guardian in the North come out?+

Sakura Guardian in the North is a 2018 movie directed by Yojiro Takita.

What genre is Sakura Guardian in the North?+

Sakura Guardian in the North is Drama film.

Who directed Sakura Guardian in the North?+

Sakura Guardian in the North was directed by Yojiro Takita.