When a Tree Falls
2019, Japanese. Directed by Yuya Ishii.
A young couple is devastated when their son is killed by a falling tree during a windstorm. As the distraught father begins to look for answers into his son’s death, what appears to be a tragic accident turns out to have been the result of multiple blunders by multiple people.
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Japanese
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Cast & crew
- Yuya IshiiDirector
- Satoshi TsumabukiSatoshi Kayama
- Mao InoueMitsue Kayama
- Masato HagiwaraMichihiro Adachi
- Yukiya KitamuraKazuya Ebisawa
- Ken MitsuishiIkuo Kamimura
- Takahiro MiuraHaruaki Kumegawa
- Tateto SerizawaRintaro Kobayashi
- Itsuki SagaraKanae Otsuka
- Hideko HaraMichiko Kayama
- Akira OtakaAkira Kayama
- Keiko HoriuchiCast
- Aki MaedaCast
Details
- Released
- 21 September 2019
- Original title
- 乱反射
- Country
- Japan
- Written by
- Yuya Ishii
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What When a Tree Falls is based on
When a Tree Falls is adapted from a novel.
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When a Tree Falls: quick answers
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How long is When a Tree Falls?
When a Tree Falls runs 94 minutes (1h 34m).
Does When a Tree Falls have a post-credits scene?
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Which OTT platform is When a Tree Falls on?
When a Tree Falls isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online. (Checked 2 November 2026.)
What movies are like When a Tree Falls?
If you liked When a Tree Falls, try The Child in Time, Maborosi, Shoplifters.
Who directed When a Tree Falls?
When a Tree Falls (2019) was directed by Yuya Ishii and stars Satoshi Tsumabuki, Mao Inoue, Masato Hagiwara.
What is When a Tree Falls based on?
When a Tree Falls is adapted from a novel.