15 Apr 1959
Saijo katagi
Set in an old merchant house in Kyoto, the film traces the passing of an era through the story of a parent and child.
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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松雪泰子 Chieko Sanda / Mitsuko Nakata
橋本愛 Mai Sanda
成海璃子 Yui Nakata
Reina Aoi 
Anna Aoi 
葉山奨之 栗塚旭 
伊原剛志 
奥田瑛二
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