The Makioka Sisters(1983)
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The Makioka Sisters Synopsis
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.
The Makioka Sisters (1983) is a drama and romance film directed by Kon Ichikawa, released on May 21, 1983 with a runtime of 2h 20m. It stars Keiko Kishi, Yoshiko Sakuma, Sayuri Yoshinaga and Yuko Kotegawa. Viewers rate it 7.4 out of 10 across 50 ratings.
- Director:
- Kon Ichikawa
- Writers:
- Shinya Hidaka, Junichirō Tanizaki, Kon Ichikawa
- Cinematographer:
- Kiyoshi Hasegawa
- Production:
- Toho Eizo Bijutsu, Far East Laboratory, Toho Pictures
- Status:
- Released
The Makioka Sisters Cast & Crew
Main 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
Takenori Emoto
as Higashiya
Jun Hamamura
as Otokichi
Akiji Kobayashi
as Seitaro Jinba
Kazuya Kosaka
as Nomura
Key crew
Directed by Kon Ichikawa, written by Shinya Hidaka, Junichirō Tanizaki and Kon Ichikawa.
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The Makioka Sisters Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.4/10 from 50 ratings.
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The Makioka Sisters – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Makioka Sisters online?
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The Makioka Sisters (1983) is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Makioka Sisters?
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The main cast of The Makioka Sisters (1983) includes Keiko Kishi, Yoshiko Sakuma, Sayuri Yoshinaga, Yuko Kotegawa and Koji Ishizaka. The film was directed by Kon Ichikawa. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Makioka Sisters released?
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The Makioka Sisters was released on May 21, 1983 and runs for 2h 20m.
Is The Makioka Sisters worth watching?
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The Makioka Sisters (1983) holds an average rating of 7.4 out of 10 from 50 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.