Romance ·Drama · Japan · 1966 · 2h 9m

Koto—The Lake of Tears

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Director

Cast

Yoshiko Sakuma as Saku Katsuo Nakamura as Ukichi Matsumiya Minoru Chiaki as Kitao Momose Michiyo Kogure as Suzuko Kirin Kiki as Kayo Sugumo Hisano Yamaoka as Matsue Torii

Crew

Masahiko Iimura — Director of Photography Shintarō Miyamoto — Editor Masaru Satō — Original Music Composer Naoyuki Suzuki — Screenplay

Synopsis

A touching story following young shamisen string maker, Saku. Beautiful Saku moves to Lake Yogo, known for its production of quality shamisen strings, only to find her peaceful life turned upside down when a master musician takes personal interest in her.

Mood & Themes

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Key Collaborators

Tomotaka Tasaka Director Masahiko Iimura Director of Photography Shintarō Miyamoto Editor Masaru Satō Original Music Composer Naoyuki Suzuki Screenplay

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