Strangers in Kyoto
ぶぶ漬けどうどす
Synopsis
Madoka meets her husband's parents, who run a 450-year-old hand fan shop in the center of Kyoto. Together with her artist friend Anzai, they start an essay manga about the traditional shops in the area. On Madoka's first day minding the store alone, she ends up giving an interview to a TV crew and angering quite a lot of people by being a bit too candid. While Madoka is enamored by Kyoto, she has quite a lot to learn about the unsaid rules and the passive-aggressiveness of the local proprietresses.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Masanori Tominaga
- Screenplay & Story
- Atsushi Asada
- Original Title
- ぶぶ漬けどうどす
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Production Studios
- Nagoya Broadcasting Network, Tokyo Theatres Company, avex pictures, TEN CARAT, Wonderstruck
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Masanori Tominaga
Atsushi Asada
Motokazu Horikiri
Keisuke Akasu, Yuhiro Matsuoka, Rampei Yokoyama, Shingo Ishikawa
Department Leadership Roster
Masanori Tominaga
Director
Atsushi Asada
Writer
Rampei Yokoyama
Producer
Motokazu Horikiri
Editor
Shingo Ishikawa
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Strangers in Kyoto
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What is Strangers in Kyoto about?
Madoka meets her husband's parents, who run a 450-year-old hand fan shop in the center of Kyoto. Together with her artist friend Anzai, they start an essay manga about the traditional shops in the area. On Madoka's first day minding the store alone, she ends up giving an interview to a TV crew and angering quite a lot of people by being a bit too candid. While Madoka is enamored by Kyoto, she has quite a lot to learn about the unsaid rules and the passive-aggressiveness of the local proprietresses.
Who directed Strangers in Kyoto?
Strangers in Kyoto was directed by Masanori Tominaga.
Who stars in Strangers in Kyoto?
The principal cast of Strangers in Kyoto includes Mai Fukagawa, Ritsu Otomo, Zuru Onodera, Reiko Kataoka, Ryuya Wakaba.
When was Strangers in Kyoto released and how long is it?
Strangers in Kyoto was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 1h 36m.