The Makioka Sisters
This sensuously beautiful film chronicles the activities of four sisters who gather in Kyoto every year to view the cherry blossoms. It paints a vivid portrait of the pre-war lifestyle of the wealthy Makioka family from Osaka, and draws a parallel between their activities and the seasonal variations in Japan.
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
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The Makioka Sisters
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
Status
Released
Release Date
May 21, 1983
Runtime
2h 20m
Genres
Drama, Romance
User Score
73%
Original Title
細雪
Production Companies
Toho Eizo Co., TOHO
Director
Kon Ichikawa
Description
This sensuously beautiful film chronicles the activities of four sisters who gather in Kyoto every year to view the cherry blossoms. It paints a vivid portrait of the pre-war lifestyle of the wealthy Makioka family from Osaka, and draws a parallel between their activities and the seasonal variations in Japan.
