The Old Capital

The Old Capital

古都

8.3 /10 3 votes
December 3, 2016 1h 57m Released

Storyline

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.

Key Information

Director Yuki Saito
Writers Yasunari Kawabata, Yasunari Kawabata
Rating 8.3/10
Language JA

Cast & Crew

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

Eiji Okuda

Eiji Okuda

Shuhei Umeda

Shuhei Umeda

Frequently Asked Questions

The Old Capital was released on December 3, 2016.

The runtime of The Old Capital is 1h 57m.

The Old Capital is a Drama movie.

The Old Capital has a rating of 8.3 out of 10 on TMDB.

The Old Capital is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.

The Old Capital was directed by Yuki Saito.

The main cast of The Old Capital includes Yasuko Matsuyuki, Ai Hashimoto, Riko Narumi.

The Old Capital is originally in Japanese.