The Makioka Sisters

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MOVIE

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.

Original Title

細雪

Release Date

1983-05-21

Year

1983

Duration

2h 20m

Status

Released

Score

7.45

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