The Old Capital (古都) 8 years old

The Old Capital

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.

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The Old Capital Cast

Name Character
Riko Narumi She was 24, now 32 years old as Yui Nakata
Eiji Okuda He was 66, now 74 years old
Ai Hashimoto She was 20, now 28 years old as Mai Sanda
Yasuko Matsuyuki She was 44, now 52 years old as Chieko Sanda / Mitsuko Nakata
Tsuyoshi Ihara He was 53, now 61 years old

The Old Capital Crew

Name Department
Yasunari Kawabata as Novel. He was 117 (72) years old when He died Writing
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The Old Capital (8 years)

  • Release day: Saturday, December 03, 2016
  • Runtime: 117 minutes