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...
If you have ever seen Yasujiro Ozu's masterpiece Tokyo Story -- one of the greatest films ever made -- you may respond to Doris Dorrie's Cherry Blossoms, which is a kind of homage.
– Peter Rainer,
Christian Science Monitor,
2 Mar 2009
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A quiet, moving tale of love and loss.
– Moira MacDonald,
Seattle Times,
6 Mar 2009
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It's a gentle lesson in facing life's hardships with acceptance rather than grief.
– Colin Covert,
Minneapolis Star Tribune,
6 Mar 2009
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The movie is an ideal blend of character study, deceptively simple plot twists, inspired acting, and travelogue.