The Old Capital

Where to watch · United States

Not on any service here yet.

The Old Capital (2016)

Directed by Yuki Saito

Drama · 1h 57m

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.

Rate it first

No account needed. Others' takes stay sealed until you rate.

?/10

Cast

Crew

Director
Yuki Saito
Novel
Yasunari Kawabata
Editor
Chieko Suzaki

Details

Original title
古都
Release date
2016-12-03
Runtime
1h 57m
Genres
Drama
Original language
JA
Spoken languages
Japanese
Countries
Japan