Lights of Kyoto(2017)
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Lights of Kyoto Synopsis
Born and raised in Kyoto, 17 years old Takatoyo spends all his summer holidays in his hometown. However, this time will be different. Takatoyo will experience his first love and first challenges, creating memories that will take him out of his ordinary life.
Lights of Kyoto (2017) is a drama and romance film directed by Keiichi Kobayashi, released on July 8, 2017 with a runtime of 1h 7m. It stars Mahiro Takasugi, Wakana Aoi, Hiroya Shimizu and Daichi Kaneko. Viewers rate it 5.8 out of 10 across 8 ratings.
- Director:
- Keiichi Kobayashi
- Writers:
- Keiichi Kobayashi, Katsuki Tanaka
- Producers:
- Tsuyoshi Nakano, Hiroshi Harada
- Production:
- Michaelgion, Toei Video Company
- Status:
- Released
Lights of Kyoto (2017) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Lights of Kyoto before you stream it.
Lights of Kyoto Cast & Crew
Main cast
Mahiro Takasugi
as Takatoyo Akada
Wakana Aoi
as Mikoto
Hiroya Shimizu
as Kohei
Daichi Kaneko
as Kojima
- Hakushu Togetsuan
Hakushu Togetsuan
as Mikoto's Father
Aimi Satsukawa
as Satsuki
Sotaro Tanaka
as Takatoyo's Father
Key crew
Directed by Keiichi Kobayashi, written by Keiichi Kobayashi and Katsuki Tanaka, produced by Tsuyoshi Nakano and Hiroshi Harada.
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Lights of Kyoto Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.8/10 from 8 ratings.
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Lights of Kyoto – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Lights of Kyoto online?
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Lights of Kyoto (2017) is available to stream on Hulu and U-NEXT, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video and Google Play Movies. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Lights of Kyoto?
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The main cast of Lights of Kyoto (2017) includes Mahiro Takasugi, Wakana Aoi, Hiroya Shimizu, Daichi Kaneko and Hakushu Togetsuan. The film was directed by Keiichi Kobayashi. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Lights of Kyoto released?
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Lights of Kyoto was released on July 8, 2017 and runs for 1h 7m.
Is Lights of Kyoto worth watching?
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Lights of Kyoto (2017) holds an average rating of 5.8 out of 10 from 8 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.
Is there a trailer for Lights of Kyoto?
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Yes. The official Lights of Kyoto trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.