Miracle Apples

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Movie: Miracle Apples (English / literal title) / Fruits of Faith (English title)
Romaji: Kiseki no Ringo
Japanese: 奇跡のリンゴ
Director: Yoshihiro Nakamura
Assistant Director: Megumi Sawada
Writer: Tomoko Yoshida, Yoshihiro Nakamura
Producer: Akihiro Yamauchi, Minami Ichikawa, Akio Kobayashi, Tohru Kenjyo, Hisashi Usui
Cinematographer: Shunsuke Ito
Release Date: June 8, 2013
Runtime: 129 min.
Genre: Drama / Based on True Story / Agriculture
Distributor: Toho
Language: Japanese
Country: Japan

Plot Synopsis by AsianWiki Staff ©

Akinori Kimura (Sadao Abe) and his wife Mieko (Miho Kanno) opens an apple orchard in their hometown of Hirosaki, Aomori Prefecture. Due to Meiko's allergic reaction to pesticides, Akinori Kimura has to grow his apples without the aid of chemicals. Because of this challenge, his family endures hardships and suffers severe financial difficulties. Akinori Kimura even contemplates suicide. A miracle then happens ....

Notes

Based on the true story of Akinori Kimura and his wife Mieko Kimura. Their story was first brought to the public's attention via an NHK program titled "Way of Professional Work". Takuji Ishikawa then wrote a novel on the husband and wife titled "Kiseki no Ringo (Zettai Fukano) oh Kutsugaeshita Noka・ Akinori Kimura no Kiroku" (published July, 2008 by Gentosha).
Filming takes place from mid-April to mid-June, 2012 in Hirosaki, Aomori Prefecture. In addition, scenery filming will take place during autumn and winter, 2012.

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Sadao Abe	Miho Kanno
Akinori Kimura	Mieko Kimura



Hiroyuki Ikeuchi	Takashi Sasano	Masato Ibu	Mieko Harada	Tsutomu Yamazaki
Mot-chan	Fukatsu	Kozo Mikami	Mikami	Seiji Kimura

Additional Cast Members:

Tsumugi Hatakeyama - Hinako Kimura
Sorami Watanabe - Saki Kimura
Sono Koizumi - Natsuko Kimura
Mau - Hinako Kimura
Seiru

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Keemee Gorriceta Dec 24 2015 1:35 am The most inspiring and heartwarming movie I have watched in a very long time. It reminded me of what is important in life and how you should live it. To have something to stand for no matter what other people think, as long you know you're doing the right thing. This movie depicted everything I love about Japanese culture. Their sheer determination, perfectionism and the way they appreciate and value the simple things in life. I've never cried so hard watching a movie before. Good job!!!

GT Nov 02 2015 8:47 am Best story ever of perseverance!! The lead is not handsome probably that is why the ranking. But the story is A1!!

Kikestein Oct 07 2015 2:52 pm Strange that we find the usual Hollywood stereotypes about Japanese people even in films made by Japanese themselves...

mimi catibayan May 31 2015 8:13 pm i chanced upon this movie in RED CHANNEL in cable.. at first, i thought it was only a typical love story.. but as the film progresses, i got interested to see more of the scenes, specially when i learned of the dedication and love of akinori to his wife mieko to never get sick and suffer from the effects of spraying chemical pesticides for the apples they are growing..

borne out of his love and passion for this family, akinori's researches and studies and ways in growing agricultural products should be emulated and made practice by the whole world. this movie should be shown to as many people as it can and should be advocated for growing healthy agricultural products as this will address a lot of social issues..

to the kimura family.. thank you..

Agnes May 06 2015 3:39 am I do not know where the film can be purchased in the United States, but it is available commercially in Taiwan. It was released there in 2013.

I, too, saw the film with English subtitles on a flight from Tokyo to the United States and want a copy.

An acquaintance in Taiwan found me a copy in the stores in Taiwan, but she is not sure if the DVD has subtitles. If it does, though, I will purchase it, as the DVDs produced in Taiwan can be played on us DVD players (or at least in a computer).

Cheri Ford Mar 27 2015 9:14 pm Where can I purchase this movie in the U.S.? Please! I love it!

Sakthivel Jan 09 2015 1:58 am Wonderful movie. I watched this in a flight from abudhabi to Japan. Interested in buying please help!!!

Russel Oct 30 2014 2:13 am I'm in the same situation, I watched it on a Vietnam - Paris flight but can't find it anywhere, there is a version on youtube but it doesn't have any english subtitles. Although it may be easier learning Japanese than finding a copy of the film

Mark Helbraun, MD Sep 05 2014 8:10 pm Saw the film on transatlantic flight, and am trying to find a site from which to purchase. Any ideas out there? It is a film worth owning, and watching with family and friends.

Cheri Ford Aug 31 2014 8:38 am I, too, saw this wonderful film with English subtitles on a plane. How can I purchase one? Please make this wonderful film available to us. Thank you!

kerry smith Aug 13 2014 11:56 am Saw this movie on a flight from usa to Japan with english subtitles. I felt the acting was very good and I enjoyed the movie very much. I have so many good memories of the movie and how the family supported each other to the end. I have been trying to find a copy of the movie on DVD or Blu ray but I can not find the movie. .

Gard May 08 2014 11:48 pm Why is this movie not for sale anywhere!? I watched it on the plane as well and want to share it with my wife and friends. It was such a great movie.

Benjamin Lupton Dec 08 2013 5:20 pm I watched this on the plane and loved it! I want to be able to get it so my wife can see it too. Any idea about where we can get this movie? How come the Japenese movies are never on iTunes???

Gary Dec 08 2013 1:05 pm How do I get DVD or buy to watch this movie..??

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