The head monk orders a young acolyte to guard a beautiful cherry tree in the monastery garden while he goes out. But the older man underestimates his colleague’s fondness for sake. As it so happens, a samurai warrior and his servant decide to have a picnic feast in the same garden under the blossoming tree. The acolyte refuses to let them in, but when he smells their sake, his determination is put to the test.... Made in 1968, director Kawamoto’s first puppet film is a moral tale about a disciple who was justly punished for a momentary lapse.
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Description
Type
MovieSeason
1968Status
Finished
Source
OriginalEpisodes
1
Episode Length
14 min
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Alternative Names
Romaji
Hanaori
English
Breaking of Branches is Forbidden
Japanese
花折り
Synonyms
Hana-ori