The Makioka Sisters

1983NR2h 20m7.2

The orphaned Makioka sisters look for a husband for their third sister, Yukiko, as the rebellious youngest sister, Taeko, is kept waiting her turn.

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.

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Info about The Makioka Sisters

Studio(s): Toho Eizo Co., TOHO

Originally Released: Dec 30, 1983

Production Country: Japan

Genres:Drama, Romance

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Currently you are able to watch "The Makioka Sisters" streaming on The Criterion Channel, Kanopy.