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The Lightning Tree

7.020102h 13mMovieHistoryDramaRomance

Set during the Edo Period, a young man from a noble family meets a young woman under a special tree called "Raiou" (the tree was struck by lightning at one time with the broken part eventually sprouting out cherry blossoms). The young…

DirectorRyuichi Hiroki
WritersSachiko Tanaka·Masato Katō
ProducerTakashi Hirano

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Not available in United States
Streaming in 1 other country

The Lightning Tree isn't on any streaming service in United States right now, but it's available in Japan. Streaming rights are licensed per country.

Cast · Directed by Ryuichi Hiroki

YAYu Aoi
Yu Aoi
Rai / Yu
MOMasaki Okada
Masaki Okada
Narimichi
KKKeisuke Koide
Keisuke Koide
Sukejiro Seta
AEAkira Emoto
Akira Emoto
Kakunoshi Enokido
STSaburo Tokito
Saburo Tokito
Riemon
YMYoshiko Miyazaki
Yoshiko Miyazaki
Tae
SWSoko Wada
Soko Wada
Suketarou Seta
KKKengo Kora
Kengo Kora
Tomozou
JMJun Murakami
Jun Murakami
Rokurouhutoshi Ikanai
SOShugo Oshinari
Shugo Oshinari
Tetsunosuke Imaizumi
RWRyuya Wakaba
Ryuya Wakaba
Hideosuke Sakakibara
TETasuku Emoto
Tasuku Emoto
Shigezi

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The Lightning Tree — streaming FAQ

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Is The Lightning Tree on Netflix?

No, The Lightning Tree is not on Netflix in United States as of September 2026.

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