The Genealogy of Sake
2015, Japanese. Directed by Kaori Ishii.
A document of sake craftspeople known as "Noto Toji" and their skills that have been passed down through generations, set amidst the beautiful landscapes of Noto Peninsula before the recent earthquake. The film unravels the history of sake brewing in Noto—an area that was hit severely by a recent earthquake. It examines the intense work of the life of four masters in sake brewing called "The Four Sake Kings of Noto," including a 80-year-old returning veteran Toji (a sake craftsperson), as well as their disciples, such as the first female Toji to join the Noto Toji Union, and a young Toji with a new working style. The story reveals the depths of sake making today and the difficulties of passing down the artistry through generations.
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- 1h 43m
- Post-credits
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- Language
- Japanese
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- Released
- 26 September 2015
- Original title
- 一献の系譜
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The Genealogy of Sake runs 103 minutes (1h 43m).
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The Genealogy of Sake isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 26 September 2015. (Checked 14 November 2026.)
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Who directed The Genealogy of Sake?
The Genealogy of Sake (2015) was directed by Kaori Ishii and stars Tomoe Shinohara.