Koto
古都
Synopsis
Set in the traditional city of Kyoto, Japan, this deeply poetic TV movie revolves around Chieko who becomes bewildered and troubled as she discovers the true facets of her past. With the harmony and time-honored customs of a Japanese backdrop, the story becomes poignant as Chieko’s longing and confusion develops.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Nobuaki Izaki
- Screenplay & Story
- Yasunari Kawabata
- Original Title
- 古都
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 2h 21m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Nobuaki Izaki
Yasunari Kawabata
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Nobuaki Izaki
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What is Koto about?
Set in the traditional city of Kyoto, Japan, this deeply poetic TV movie revolves around Chieko who becomes bewildered and troubled as she discovers the true facets of her past. With the harmony and time-honored customs of a Japanese backdrop, the story becomes poignant as Chieko’s longing and confusion develops.
Who directed Koto?
Koto was directed by Nobuaki Izaki.
Who stars in Koto?
The principal cast of Koto includes Aya Ueto, Keiko Takahashi, Atsuro Watabe, Shun Oguri, Isao Natsuyagi.
When was Koto released and how long is it?
Koto was released in 2005 with a total runtime of 2h 21m.
Is Koto based on a book or true story?
Koto is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Yasunari Kawabata".