The Old Capital
2016, Japanese. Directed by Yuki Saito.
Chieko Sanda has operated a dry goods store in Kyoto for the past 20 years. Her family has owned the store for generations. Chieko is conflicted on whether her daughter Mai will take over her position with the changing of times. Mai is a college student and has not decided whether to take another job or take over the dry goods store. Meanwhile, Mitsuko Nakata runs a forestry in the outskirts of Kyoto. Mitsuko is Chieko Sanda’s twin sister, but they were separated at an early age. Mitsuko is in serious financial difficulties. Mituko's daughter, Yui, has talent in art and she goes to France. There, Yui feels a sense of powerlessness. Mitsuko notices and goes to Paris to see her daughter. Mai travels to Paris to take part in an event to show Japanese culture.
- Runtime
- 1h 57m
- Post-credits
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- Language
- Japanese
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- Released
- 3 December 2016
- Original title
- 古都
- Country
- Japan
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What The Old Capital is based on
The Old Capital is based on The Old Capital (1962) by Yasunari Kawabata.
1962
The Old Capital
By Yasunari Kawabata
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The Old Capital runs 117 minutes (1h 57m).
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The Old Capital isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 3 December 2016. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
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Who directed The Old Capital?
The Old Capital (2016) was directed by Yuki Saito and stars Yasuko Matsuyuki, Ai Hashimoto, Riko Narumi.
What is The Old Capital based on?
The Old Capital is based on The Old Capital (1962) by Yasunari Kawabata.