The Old Capital (2016): cast, story & where to watch
2016 · Film · ★ 9
Released in 2016, The Old Capital 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. The Old Capital 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, The Old Capital 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 The Old Capital page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Old Capital tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Old Capital (2016)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Old Capital change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Old Capital worth watching?
- The Old Capital holds an audience score of 9.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Old Capital?
- The Old Capital stars Yasuko Matsuyuki, Ai Hashimoto, Riko Narumi, Reina Aoi and Anna Aoi.
- When was The Old Capital released?
- The Old Capital was released in 2016, with a runtime of about 117 minutes.