Anna Tsuchiya is Kiyoha, sold into a brothel at a tender age and trained as a courtesan. Can love provide an escape for a woman in her position?

Ancient Edo's legendary Yoshiwara red-light district is brought back to life in Sakuran, the dazzling debut of acclaimed photographer Mika Ninagawa (Helter Skelter), based on the popular manga by Moyoco Anno. Rockstar Anna Tsuchiya (Kamikaze Girls) is Kiyoha, sold into a brothel at a tender age and put to training as a courtesan. As Kiyoha's rebellious spirit and renowned beauty provoke the jealous rivalry of the other girls in the establishment, the possibility of romance raises its head, but can love provide a genuine possibility of escape for a young woman in her position, in a refined sensual world where looks and deportment are everything? With its super-saturated colors and striking art design, Sakuran is a delicious feast for the eyes.


is a post-modern, post-millennial joy that also features an original score by J-Pop Queen, Shiina Ringo.

Bonus Materials

• HIGH-DEFINITION BLU-RAY PRESENTATION IN 1.85:1 ASPECT RATIO
• 5.1 DTS-HD MA AUDIO WITH NEW ENGLISH SUBTITLES
• ORIGINAL STEREO AUDIO WITH NEW ENGLISH SUBTITLES
• AUDIO COMMENTARY BY JOSH SLATER-WILLIAMS
• BRAND NEW FILMED INTRODUCTION BY AMBER T.
• STILLS GALLERY
• TRAILERS
• BOOKLET ESSAYS BY JASPER SHARP
• ORIGINAL AND NEWLY COMMISSIONED ARTWORK BY LUKE INSECT

Cast & Crew

•        Anna Tsuchiya
•       Kippei Shîna
•       Yoshino Kimura
•       Hiroki Narimiya
•       Miho Kanno
•       Masatoshi Nagase
•       Masanobu Andô
•       Minami
•        Kyôko Koizumi
•       Sabu

Director:  Mika Ninagawa

Additional Details

Label: 88 FILMS

Genre: Drama

Language: Japanese

Run Time: 111 mins

Region: 0

Release Date: 03/24/26

UPC: 760137204121