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The Last Blossom (15)

Relaxed Screening

,Cinema 3
In animation, a man lies down with a sombre expression looking at two flower fronds, which obscure his face.

In this debut feature film from director Baku Kinoshita, a dying yakuza reflects on his past.

In Autumn 2024, Akutsu, an elderly inmate serving life in prison, is on the verge of a lonely death in his solitary cell. The voice mocking him belongs to a balsam flower with an uncanny ability to talk – and through their 'conversation', Akutsu begins to reflect on his past.

In summer 1987, in a town by the sea, a down-and-out Akutsu moves into a shabby apartment found for him by his sworn 'brother', Tsutsumi. Out in the yard, a balsam flower grows. Akutsu shares his new home with Nana, a woman six years his junior, and her newborn son Kensuke.

The three of them live happily, until Akutsu suddenly finds himself in need of a huge sum of money. The circumstances lead him to join Tsutsumi in an attempt to rob their own organisation's safe of 300 million yen...

Tagged with: Cinema Animation Relaxed Screenings

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Film information
  • Release year   2025
  • Country of origin   Japan
  • Director   Baku Kinoshita
  • Runtime   1hr 30mins

How is this screening relaxed?

A relaxed event takes place in an environment that is specially tailored for a neurodiverse audience, as well as those who find a more informal setting beneficial. 

The cinema environment is tailored to the needs of the audience.

For this screening:

- The lights are dimmed, though not off.

- The volume levels a little lower than usual.

- You are free to move around the screen and to enter and exit the cinema at any time, with easy access for any wheelchair users.

- You're free to make noise in these screenings. 

- Staff are trained and ready to assist with any help you or other audience members may need while you're at the cinema at Barbican.

A visual guide to our cinemas is available on request – just click on the Visual Stories tab on our Accessible Events page. For more information please contact the Box Office.

Cinema 3

Location
Barbican Cinema 2 & 3 are located on Beech Street, a short walk from the Barbican’s Silk Street entrance. From Silk Street, you’ll see a zebra crossing that will take you across the road to the venue. 

Address
Beech Street
London
EC2Y 8DS

Public transport
The Barbican is widely accessible by bus, tube, train and by foot or bicycle. Plan your journey and find more route information in ‘Your Visit’ or book your car parking space in advance.