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The Mother Tree

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A painter leaves his family to paint the homes of his rich clients. A lonely, ruthless samurai falls in love with the painter's wife and rapes her. He later murders the painter and his servants. From the afterlife, the painter's ghost…

DirectorGorō Kadono
WriterTorao Tanabe
ProducerMitsugi Okura

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Cast · Directed by Gorō Kadono

KWKatsuko Wakasugi
Katsuko Wakasugi
Kise Hishikawa
AN
Akira Nakamura
Shigenobu Hishikawa
AM
Asao Matsumoto
Namihei Isogai
HA
Hiroshi Ayukawa
Takeroku
KH
Keiko Hasegawa
SK
Sōzaburō Kikuchi
AY
Akiko Yamashita
HHHiroshi Hayashi
Hiroshi Hayashi
KK
Kyōji Kokonoe
BM
Baku Mizuhara
KK
Kaoru Katsumata
SY
Sakutarō Yamakawa

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The Mother Tree — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Mother Tree?

The Mother Tree isn't streaming anywhere in Australia yet.

Is The Mother Tree on Netflix?

No, The Mother Tree is not on Netflix in Australia as of September 2026.

Is The Mother Tree on Amazon Prime Video?

No, The Mother Tree isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Australia right now.

Where can I watch The Mother Tree for free?

The Mother Tree isn't streaming in Australia yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.

What is the OTT release date for The Mother Tree?

The Mother Tree hasn't started streaming in Australia yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around August 31, 1958. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.