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Release Year1966
Runtime2h 09m
LanguageJapanese
CertificationNR
GenresRomance, Drama
Votes5
DirectorTomotaka Tasaka
WritersNaoyuki Suzuki
TypeFeature Film
Rating7.2 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsKoto—The Lake of Tears
About Koto—The Lake of Tears
A touching story following young shamisen string maker, Saku. Beautiful Saku moves to Lake Yogo, known for its production of quality shamisen strings, only to find her peaceful life turned upside down when a master musician takes personal interest in her.
Directed by Tomotaka Tasaka, Koto—The Lake of Tears leans on a strong ensemble — Yoshiko Sakuma, Katsuo Nakamura, Minoru Chiaki — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about romance titles of 1966.
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