The Birth of Saké
酒の誕生
Synopsis
Through the unrelenting winter in the north of Japan, a small group of workers must brave unusual working conditions to bring to life a 2,000-year-old tradition known as sake. A cinematic documentary, The Birth of Sake is a visually immersive experience of an almost-secret world in which large sacrifices must be made for the survival of a time-honored brew.
Release History & Theatrical Window
Hong Kong Asian Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
March 18, 2016
VOD & Digital Platforms
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Erik Shirai
- Screenplay & Story
- Erik Shirai
- Original Title
- 酒の誕生
- Country of Origin
- Japan, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Imakoko Media
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Erik Shirai
Erik Shirai
Erik Shirai
Frederick Shanahan
Masako Tsumura, Makoto Sasaki
Department Leadership Roster
Masako Tsumura
Producer
Erik Shirai
Director of Photography
Erik Shirai
Director
Makoto Sasaki
Producer
Erik Shirai
Writer
Frederick Shanahan
Editor
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Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Birth of Saké.
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What is The Birth of Saké about?
Through the unrelenting winter in the north of Japan, a small group of workers must brave unusual working conditions to bring to life a 2,000-year-old tradition known as sake. A cinematic documentary, The Birth of Sake is a visually immersive experience of an almost-secret world in which large sacrifices must be made for the survival of a time-honored brew.
Who directed The Birth of Saké?
The Birth of Saké was directed by Erik Shirai.
Who stars in The Birth of Saké?
The principal cast of The Birth of Saké includes Not specified.
When was The Birth of Saké released and how long is it?
The Birth of Saké was released in 2015 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.