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Release Year2014
Runtime1h 57m
LanguageJapanese
CertificationNR
GenresComedy, Drama
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DirectorYukiko Mishima
WritersYukiko Mishima
TypeFeature Film
Rating2.0 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsA Drop of the Grapevine
About A Drop of the Grapevine
Two brothers work at a small winery in Hokkaido in northern Japan. The older brother is picky and strives for the highest quality to make the best wine possible.
Directed by Yukiko Mishima, A Drop of the Grapevine leans on a strong ensemble — Yo Oizumi, Shota Sometani, Yuko Ando — 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 comedy titles of 2014.
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