Sotoba Komachi
卒塔婆小町
Synopsis
Mishima reset the story in a 1950s urban park. At the beginning of the story, five couples are sitting on the benches and embracing. A 99-year-old lady appears in the park to gather cigarette butts. A poet sees her and admonishes her for disturbing the lovers and for using a park bench that rightfully belongs to those in love. They debate life and love. The old lady confesses that when young she was a beautiful woman and was admired by Captain Fukakusa. Upon describing a dance she attended, she and the poet find themselves at the dance, many years earlier, in Rokumei Hall, a ballroom where many handsome men and beautiful women are dancing. Everyone in the ballroom recognizes the old woman as the beautiful Komachi and comment on her beauty.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Kichitaro Negishi
- Screenplay & Story
- Yukio Mishima
- Original Title
- 卒塔婆小町
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 52m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Kichitaro Negishi
Yukio Mishima
Department Leadership Roster
Kichitaro Negishi
Director
Yukio Mishima
Writer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Sotoba Komachi.
Similar Titles to Sotoba Komachi
Movies sharing stylistic DNA, tone, and thematic storytelling
4.3
6.7
7.0
10.0
8.0
6.0
5.4
2.0
9.0
4.5
More Like Sotoba Komachi
Recommended titles matching themes, cast, and genres.
Frequently Asked Questions About Sotoba Komachi
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Sotoba Komachi about?
Mishima reset the story in a 1950s urban park. At the beginning of the story, five couples are sitting on the benches and embracing. A 99-year-old lady appears in the park to gather cigarette butts. A poet sees her and admonishes her for disturbing the lovers and for using a park bench that rightfully belongs to those in love. They debate life and love. The old lady confesses that when young she was a beautiful woman and was admired by Captain Fukakusa. Upon describing a dance she attended, she and the poet find themselves at the dance, many years earlier, in Rokumei Hall, a ballroom where many handsome men and beautiful women are dancing. Everyone in the ballroom recognizes the old woman as the beautiful Komachi and comment on her beauty.
Who directed Sotoba Komachi?
Sotoba Komachi was directed by Kichitaro Negishi.
Who stars in Sotoba Komachi?
The principal cast of Sotoba Komachi includes Shinobu Terajima, Yukiya Kitamura.
When was Sotoba Komachi released and how long is it?
Sotoba Komachi was released in 2013 with a total runtime of 52m.