The Makioka Sisters (1983)
Original title: 細雪
The Makioka Sisters is a 1983 Japanese-language drama movie directed by Kon Ichikawa, with a running time of 2h 20m. It stars Keiko Kishi, Yoshiko Sakuma and Sayuri Yoshinaga.
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.
Quick answers
What is The Makioka Sisters about?
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.
When was The Makioka Sisters released?
The Makioka Sisters was released on 21 May 1983.
How long is The Makioka Sisters?
The Makioka Sisters runs 2h 20m.
Who made The Makioka Sisters?
The Makioka Sisters was directed by Kon Ichikawa.
Where can I watch The Makioka Sisters?
The Makioka Sisters is available on Criterion Channel and YouTube TV.
Where to watch The Makioka Sisters
Stream: Criterion Channel, YouTube TV
Cast
- Keiko Kishi as Tsuruko Makioka
- Yoshiko Sakuma as Sachiko Makioka
- Sayuri Yoshinaga as Yukiko Makioka
- Yuko Kotegawa as Taeko Makioka
- Koji Ishizaka as Teinosuke
- Toshiyuki Hosokawa as Hashidera
- Ittoku Kishibe as Itakura
- Jūzō Itami as Tatsuo
- Takenori Emoto as Higashiya
- Jun Hamamura as Otokichi
- Akiji Kobayashi as Seitaro Jinba
- Kazuya Kosaka as Nomura