Tsugaru Lacquer Girl
バカ塗りの娘
Synopsis
Keiko Tsuruoka’s film is at once traditional and contemporary: it gently mixes present-day gender and sexuality politics with the old-fashioned Japanese domestic drama. Traditional lacquerwork kitchenware is the Aoki family’s legacy, handed down to patriarch Seishiro (Kaoru Kobayashi) by his now-ailing father (Masayuki Suzuki). Seishiro expects to pass it in turn to his son Yu (Ryota Bando), but Yu has no interest in the craft—quite unlike daughter Miyako (Mayu Hotta), who loves it dearly. The stage is set for conflict, as established cultural traditions collide with modern mores…
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Keiko Tsuruoka
- Screenplay & Story
- Keiko Tsuruoka, Kensaku Kojima, 高森美由紀
- Original Score
- Hiroki Nakano
- Original Title
- バカ塗りの娘
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 58m
- Production Studios
- THEFOOL, AMUSE, Nagoya Broadcasting Network, Happinet Phantom Studios, Heisei Project, Ceremony, The To-o Nippo Press, Asahi Broadcasting Aomori
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Keiko Tsuruoka
Keiko Tsuruoka, Kensaku Kojima, 高森美由紀
Hiroki Nakano
Shinichi Fushima
Koichiro Fukushima, Yuhiro Matsuoka, Tatsuya Matsuoka, Manabu Yamauchi, Hitoshi Endo
Department Leadership Roster
Keiko Tsuruoka
Director
Keiko Tsuruoka
Writer
Kensaku Kojima
Writer
Koichiro Fukushima
Producer
Tatsuya Matsuoka
Producer
Shinichi Fushima
Editor
Hitoshi Endo
Producer
Hiroki Nakano
Original Music Composer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Tsugaru Lacquer Girl
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Tsugaru Lacquer Girl about?
Keiko Tsuruoka’s film is at once traditional and contemporary: it gently mixes present-day gender and sexuality politics with the old-fashioned Japanese domestic drama. Traditional lacquerwork kitchenware is the Aoki family’s legacy, handed down to patriarch Seishiro (Kaoru Kobayashi) by his now-ailing father (Masayuki Suzuki). Seishiro expects to pass it in turn to his son Yu (Ryota Bando), but Yu has no interest in the craft—quite unlike daughter Miyako (Mayu Hotta), who loves it dearly. The stage is set for conflict, as established cultural traditions collide with modern mores…
Who directed Tsugaru Lacquer Girl?
Tsugaru Lacquer Girl was directed by Keiko Tsuruoka.
Who stars in Tsugaru Lacquer Girl?
The principal cast of Tsugaru Lacquer Girl includes Mayu Hotta, Kaoru Kobayashi, Ryota Bando, Toshiya Miyata, Reiko Kataoka.
When was Tsugaru Lacquer Girl released and how long is it?
Tsugaru Lacquer Girl was released in 2023 with a total runtime of 1h 58m.
Who composed the musical score for Tsugaru Lacquer Girl?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Tsugaru Lacquer Girl was composed by Hiroki Nakano.
Is Tsugaru Lacquer Girl based on a book or true story?
Tsugaru Lacquer Girl is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "高森美由紀".