Koto: The Ancient City (1980): cast, story & where to watch
1980 · Film
Released in 1980, Koto: The Ancient City is a drama film directed by Kon Ichikawa, running about 125 minutes.
What it’s about. Chieko (Momoe Yamaguchi) has been raised as the only child of parents who run a dry goods store. When Chieko was a middle-school student, she learned that her parents are not her biological parents. Cheiko's mother told her that she was stolen while sleeping under a cherry tree in Gion, Kyoto, Japan, but Chieko doesn't believe that. Her relationship with her parents is very close. Chieko only tells her childhood friend Shinichi, but...
Who’s in it. Koto: The Ancient City stars Momoe Yamaguchi as Chieko / Naeko, Tomokazu Miura, Jun Izumi and Yukari Yamamoto as Geisha, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Koto: The Ancient City page.
If you liked it. Fans of Koto: The Ancient City tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Koto: The Ancient City (1980)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Koto: The Ancient City change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Koto: The Ancient City?
- Koto: The Ancient City stars Momoe Yamaguchi, Tomokazu Miura, Jun Izumi, Yukari Yamamoto and Nobuyuki Ishida.
- When was Koto: The Ancient City released?
- Koto: The Ancient City was released in 1980, with a runtime of about 125 minutes.