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The Old Capital (2016)

Chieko Sanda has operated a dry goods store in Kyoto for the past 20 years. Her family has owned the store for generations. Chieko is conflicted on whether her daughter Mai will take over her position with the changing of times. Mai is a college student and has not decided whether to take another job or take over the dry goods store. Meanwhile, Mitsuko Nakata runs a forestry in the outskirts of Kyoto. Mitsuko is Chieko Sanda’s twin sister, but they were separated at an early age. Mitsuko is in serious financial difficulties. Mituko's daughter, Yui, has talent in art and she goes to France. There, Yui feels a sense of powerlessness. Mitsuko notices and goes to Paris to see her daughter. Mai travels to Paris to take part in an event to show Japanese culture.

  • Drama

Top billed cast

  • Photo of Yasuko MatsuyukiYasuko MatsuyukiChieko Sanda / Mitsuko Nakata
  • Photo of Ai HashimotoAi HashimotoMai Sanda
  • Photo of Riko NarumiRiko NarumiYui Nakata
  • Photo of Reina AoiReina Aoi
  • Photo of Anna AoiAnna Aoi
  • Photo of Shono HayamaShono Hayama
  • Photo of Asahi KurizukaAsahi Kurizuka
  • Photo of Tsuyoshi IharaTsuyoshi Ihara
  • Photo of Eiji OkudaEiji Okuda
  • Photo of Shuhei UmedaShuhei Umeda

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