The Last Blossom
NR / 1h 31m / Animation · Drama
In select theaters Sun, Aug 30, 2026
About the film
An elderly inmate serving a life sentence awaits a lonely death in solitary—until a voice calls out to him. It belongs to a balsam flower, Housenka, that speaks like a human. Through their 'conversation', the old man reflects on the life he's led.
Directed by Baku Kinoshita (ODDTAXI in the Woods), this 91‑minute Japanese animated drama follows an elderly inmate in solitary who begins conversing with a talking balsam flower, prompting reflections on his life. Features Kaoru Kobayashi and Hikari Mitsushima; limited U.S. release 8/30/2026.
- Directed by
- Baku Kinoshita
- Starring
- Kaoru Kobayashi, Junki Tozuka, Hikari Mitsushima, Yoshiko Miyazaki
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