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The Old Capital (2016)

★ 8.3/10 117 min Drama Japan Japanese
Director: Yuki Saito
Novel: Yasunari Kawabata
Original Story: Yasunari Kawabata
Streaming: Not available

Description

Chieko Sanda has operated a dry goods store in Kyoto for the past 20 years. Her family has owned the store for generations. Chieko is conflicted on whether her daughter Mai will take over her position with the changing of times. Mai is a college student and has not decided whether to take another job or take over the dry goods store. Meanwhile, Mitsuko Nakata runs a forestry in the outskirts of Kyoto. Mitsuko is Chieko Sanda’s twin sister, but they were separated at an early age. Mitsuko is in serious financial difficulties. Mituko's daughter, Yui, has talent in art and she goes to France. There, Yui feels a sense of powerlessness. Mitsuko notices and goes to Paris to see her daughter. Mai travels to Paris to take part in an event to show Japanese culture.

Top Cast

Yasuko Matsuyuki
Yasuko Matsuyuki Chieko Sanda / Mitsuko Nakata
Ai Hashimoto
Ai Hashimoto Mai Sanda
Riko Narumi
Riko Narumi Yui Nakata
Reina Aoi
Reina Aoi
Anna Aoi
Anna Aoi
Shono Hayama
Shono Hayama
Asahi Kurizuka
Tsuyoshi Ihara
Tsuyoshi Ihara

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