A Story About Kagurazaka and Sake (2017)

Etsuko (Rinko Kikuchi) was given the post to take charge in the launch of a web media site which specifically deals with the theme “the streets and the town of Tokyo”. So her recent daily routine was to walk around town searching for materials that may be suitable for the plan. One day she runs into a sake barrel stacked in a shrine in Kagurazaka (Shinjuku District, Tokyo), and she finds herself immediately interested in sake and it’s history with the Kagurazaka area. She decides to do a research, and calls photographer and long time friend Ikeda (Yota Kawase), and starts her quest for the secret of the fascinating sake and the historical town. For Etsuko, who had been stressed out by her busy work, her idea of gathering interesting informations and meeting people for her job turned out becoming an exciting journey which eventually leads Etsuko to reconcile with her peaceful heart and mind, which had always been her nature.

Director: Takeo Kikuchi
Runtime: 31 min
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Country: Japan
Language: 日本語
Original Language: ja
More Films by Director: Takeo Kikuchi

Frequently Asked Questions

What is A Story About Kagurazaka and Sake about?
Etsuko (Rinko Kikuchi) was given the post to take charge in the launch of a web media site which specifically deals with the theme “the streets and the town of Tokyo”. So her recent daily routine was to walk around town searching for materials that may be suitable for the plan. One day she runs into a sake barrel stacked in a shrine in Kagurazaka (Shinjuku District, Tokyo), and she finds herself immediately interested in sake and it’s history with the Kagurazaka area. She decides to do a research, and calls photographer and long time friend Ikeda (Yota Kawase), and starts her quest for the secret of the fascinating sake and the historical town. For Etsuko, who had been stressed out by her busy work, her idea of gathering interesting informations and meeting people for her job turned out becoming an exciting journey which eventually leads Etsuko to reconcile with her peaceful heart and mind, which had always been her nature.
Who directed A Story About Kagurazaka and Sake?
A Story About Kagurazaka and Sake was directed by Takeo Kikuchi.
Who stars in A Story About Kagurazaka and Sake?
A Story About Kagurazaka and Sake stars Rinko Kikuchi, Yohta Kawase.
How long is A Story About Kagurazaka and Sake?
A Story About Kagurazaka and Sake has a runtime of 31m (31 minutes).
Where was A Story About Kagurazaka and Sake produced?
A Story About Kagurazaka and Sake was produced in Japan.