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Withered Tree, the Adventures of Monjiro

7.319721h 31mMovieActionCrime

Kogarashi Monjiro is a lone samurai who agrees to take responsibility for a murder that his friend committed so that he can stay with his dying mother, with the expectation that his friend will confess and get him pardoned once she dies.…

DirectorSadao Nakajima
WriterSadao Nakajima

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Not available in Philippines
Streaming in 1 other country

Withered Tree, the Adventures of Monjiro isn't on any streaming service in Philippines right now, but it's available in Japan. Streaming rights are licensed per country.

Cast · Directed by Sadao Nakajima

BSBunta Sugawara
Bunta Sugawara
Monjiro
GIGorō Ibuki
Gorō Ibuki
Seigorou
TWTsunehiko Watase
Tsunehiko Watase
Genta
AKAsao Koike
Asao Koike
Samonji
YKYukie Kagawa
Yukie Kagawa
Ohana
RYRinichi Yamamoto
Rinichi Yamamoto
Shukichi
JFJūkei Fujioka
Jūkei Fujioka
Chousaburou
MAMasaharu Arikawa
Masaharu Arikawa
Sakichi
SO
Sen Okaji
government official
SŌ
Shōji Ōki
MOMichimaro Otabe
Michimaro Otabe
Ryūjindō
TA
Takayuki Akutagawa
Narrator (voice)

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Withered Tree, the Adventures of Monjiro — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Withered Tree, the Adventures of Monjiro?

Withered Tree, the Adventures of Monjiro isn't on any streaming service in Philippines yet, but it's available in Japan. Streaming rights differ by country — switch your country in the header to see where.

Is Withered Tree, the Adventures of Monjiro on Netflix?

No, Withered Tree, the Adventures of Monjiro is not on Netflix in Philippines as of September 2026.

Is Withered Tree, the Adventures of Monjiro on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Withered Tree, the Adventures of Monjiro isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Philippines right now.

Where can I watch Withered Tree, the Adventures of Monjiro for free?

Withered Tree, the Adventures of Monjiro isn't streaming in Philippines yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.

Is there a sequel to Withered Tree, the Adventures of Monjiro?

Yes — Withered Tree, the Adventures of Monjiro is followed by Kogarashi Monjiro 2: Secret of Monjiro's Birth (1972) in the Kogarashi Monjiro Collection.

Is there a prequel to Withered Tree, the Adventures of Monjiro?

Withered Tree, the Adventures of Monjiro is the first film in the Kogarashi Monjiro Collection.

Is Withered Tree, the Adventures of Monjiro part of a trilogy?

Yes — Withered Tree, the Adventures of Monjiro is part of a trilogy, alongside Kogarashi Monjiro 2: Secret of Monjiro's Birth (1972) and Kogarashi Monjirō Returns (1993).

How many movies are in the Kogarashi Monjiro Collection?

There are 3 films in the Kogarashi Monjiro Collection: Withered Tree, the Adventures of Monjiro (1972), Kogarashi Monjiro 2: Secret of Monjiro's Birth (1972) and Kogarashi Monjirō Returns (1993).