Kyoto Story (2010): cast, story & where to watch
2010 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 2010, Kyoto Story is a notable film directed by Yoji Yamada.
What it’s about. Higashide Kyoko is a university librarian. She also helps her parents with their drycleaning company. She is involved with a childhood friend from the neighborhood, Yanase Kota. He is the son of the local tofu maker and has begun a moderately successful career as a stand-up comedian. A visiting lecturer from Tokyo falls head-over-heels in love with Kyoko and asks her to go abroad with him to Beijing, where he has to spend the next few years for his research. But Kyoko cannot decide. -- Berlin International Film Festival
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, Kyoto Story has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Kyoto Story page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Kyoto Story (2010)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Kyoto Story change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Kyoto Story worth watching?
- Kyoto Story holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- When was Kyoto Story released?
- Kyoto Story was released in 2010.