Picking Up Flowers
2011, Japanese. Directed by Toshiki Satō.
The fifth film in the second season of the "Seishun H" series, in which up-and-coming filmmakers exhibit their originality through themes of youth and sex. Director Sato Toshiki is known as one of the masters of the erotic "pink film" genre. Asako (Wada Misa) works at a small factory. She is still troubled by her dark past, living every day thinking of nothing but dying. Wishing that someone somewhere would take her life, she takes an interest in her colleague Tamiya Kenta (Yoshioka Mutsuo) whose memory only lasts a day, ever since the death of his wife.
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Japanese
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Part of a series
Youth H: watch order
Cast & crew
Details
- Released
- 24 September 2011
- Original title
- 花つみ
- Country
- Japan
- Written by
- Haruka Takenami
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Watch before Picking Up Flowers
In release order. The films it follows, and anything it builds on.
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The smell of curry rice
2011
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Owatteru
2011 · 8.0/10
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ring my bell
2011
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Reunion
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Picking Up Flowers: quick answers
What should I watch before Picking Up Flowers?
Watch The smell of curry rice (2011), Owatteru (2011), ring my bell (2011), and Reunion (2011) first, plus 4 earlier titles listed on this page.
What comes after Picking Up Flowers?
Next in the series: Zero Man vs. The Half-Virgin (2011), Greenhorn (2013), and Bad Communication (2013).
Is Picking Up Flowers worth watching?
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How long is Picking Up Flowers?
Picking Up Flowers runs 90 minutes (1h 30m).
Does Picking Up Flowers have a post-credits scene?
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Picking Up Flowers parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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Which OTT platform is Picking Up Flowers on?
Picking Up Flowers isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 24 September 2011. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like Picking Up Flowers?
If you liked Picking Up Flowers, try Possession, Autumn Leaves, Winter's Tale.
Who directed Picking Up Flowers?
Picking Up Flowers (2011) was directed by Toshiki Satō and stars Misa Wada, Mutsuo Yoshioka, Ayano Kojima.