Movie

The Makioka Sisters

★ 7.4(49)19832h 20m

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Good to know

Director: Kon Ichikawa
Release date: 1983-05-21
Runtime: 2h 20m
Language: Japanese
Status: Released
Country: Japan
Studio: Toho Eizo Bijutsu

About The Makioka Sisters

The Makioka Sisters is a 1983 movie in the Drama and Romance genres, directed by Kon Ichikawa, starring Keiko Kishi, Yoshiko Sakuma and Sayuri Yoshinaga. It has a runtime of 2 hours 20 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.4/10 from 49 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Makioka Sisters in Germany — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

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.

Cast

Keiko Kishi

Tsuruko Makioka

Yoshiko Sakuma

Sachiko Makioka

Sayuri Yoshinaga

Yukiko Makioka

Yuko Kotegawa

Taeko Makioka

Koji Ishizaka

Teinosuke

Toshiyuki Hosokawa

Hashidera

Ittoku Kishibe

Itakura

Jūzō Itami

Tatsuo

Takenori Emoto

Higashiya

Jun Hamamura

Otokichi

Akiji Kobayashi

Seitaro Jinba

Kazuya Kosaka

Nomura

Themes & keywords

based on novel or bookfamily relationshipsslice of lifeosaka, japanrelationshipmarriage brokersisterhoodpre-warnoble familyspring cherry blossomssistersshōwa era (1926-89)ryōteifour sisters

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Makioka Sisters in Germany?+

The Makioka Sisters is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Germany. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is The Makioka Sisters on Netflix?+

The Makioka Sisters is not on Netflix in Germany right now.

How long is The Makioka Sisters?+

The Makioka Sisters has a runtime of 2 hours 20 minutes (140 minutes).

Who stars in The Makioka Sisters?+

The Makioka Sisters stars Keiko Kishi, Yoshiko Sakuma, Sayuri Yoshinaga, Yuko Kotegawa and Koji Ishizaka.

When did The Makioka Sisters come out?+

The Makioka Sisters is a 1983 movie directed by Kon Ichikawa.

What genre is The Makioka Sisters?+

The Makioka Sisters is Drama and Romance film.

Who directed The Makioka Sisters?+

The Makioka Sisters was directed by Kon Ichikawa.