古都 (2016): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming

Released in 2016, 古都 is a drama film directed by Yuki Saito, running about 117 minutes.

What it’s about. 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.

Who’s in it. 古都 stars Yasuko Matsuyuki as Chieko Sanda / Mitsuko Nakata, Ai Hashimoto as Mai Sanda, Riko Narumi as Yui Nakata and Reina Aoi, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 9.0/10, 古都 sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch 古都 page.

If you liked it. Fans of 古都 tend to enjoy Die Verurteilten, Der Pate, Schindlers Liste and Der Pate - Teil II.