1983DramaRomance2h 20m

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.

7.4
Score

Information

StatusReleased
Original Languageja

Keywords

based on novel or bookfamily relationshipsslice of lifeosaka, japanrelationshipmarriage brokersisterhoodpre-warnoble familyspring cherry blossomssistersshōwa era (1926-89)ryōteifour sisters

Production

Toho Pictures
Toho Pictures