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Sasameyuki, The Makioka sisters, Janus Films ; Tōhō Kabushiki Kaisha ; seisaku, Tanaka Tomoyuki, Ichikwa Kon ; kyakuhon, Ichikwa Kon, Hidaka Shinya ; kantoku, Ichikawa Kon

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Sasameyuki

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Janus Films ; Tōhō Kabushiki Kaisha ; seisaku, Tanaka Tomoyuki, Ichikwa Kon ; kyakuhon, Ichikwa Kon, Hidaka Shinya ; kantoku, Ichikawa Kon

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The Criterion collection, 567

The Makioka sisters

880-06, Japan, 1938. War is looming on the horizon, but the Makioka sisters are far more concerned with their domestic troubles. The sisters have taken over their family's kimono manufacturing business in Osaka, and are well off, traveling together to view the changing of the seasons--cherry blossoms in Kyoto, brilliant leaves in the fall. Tsuruko and Sachiko, the older two, have been married for quite some time. Tradition demands that they marry in order of their birth, but marrying off the shy, conservative Yukiko is proving difficult. These challenges have been particularly frustrating for youngest sister Taeko, who is eager to marry and move on with her life. A graceful study of a family at a turning point in history, and a poignant evocation of changing times and fading customs

Kyoto, 1938 -- Head of the family -- Cherry blossom time -- Complicated customs -- The doll studio -- Two proposals -- Indiscretions -- A squeaky obi -- Accusations -- Family scandal -- Love and rejection -- The smell of ayu -- Jealous ones -- Transfer to Tokyo -- Itakura or Okuhata -- Tragic illness -- A reluctant suitor -- Turned down -- Ulterior motives -- Noble offer -- Family meeting -- Viscount Higashidani -- Kimonos for the bride -- Taeko leaves home -- Change of heart -- A new life -- Worth the wait -- Good-byes -- Seasons change -- Color bars

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