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Release Year1983
Runtime2h 20m
LanguageJapanese
CertificationNR
GenresDrama, Romance
Votes49
DirectorKon Ichikawa
WritersShinya Hidaka, Kon Ichikawa
TypeFeature Film
Rating7.4 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsThe Makioka Sisters
About The Makioka Sisters
This sensuously beautiful film chronicles the activities of four sisters who gather in Kyoto every year to view the cherry blossoms. It paints a vivid portrait of the pre-war lifestyle of the wealthy Makioka family from Osaka, and draws a parallel between their activities and the seasonal variations in Japan.
Directed by Kon Ichikawa, The Makioka Sisters leans on a strong ensemble — Keiko Kishi, Yoshiko Sakuma, Sayuri Yoshinaga — 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 drama titles of 1983.
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