Upcoming Film Screening: “The Old Capital” at SFPL
2020/2/4
The Consulate General of Japan in San Francisco is partnering with the San Francisco Public Library to present a film screening, "The Old Capital" which showcases the beauty and sprit of Japan through traditional arts, culture, and modern life in Kyoto.
About the Event
Date: Saturday, February 29, 2020
Time: 3:00- 5:30 PM
Venue: Koret Auditorium, San Francisco Public Library, Main Library
Address: 100 Larkin Street, San Francisco, CA 94102
Admission: Free and Open to the public
Time: 3:00- 5:30 PM
Venue: Koret Auditorium, San Francisco Public Library, Main Library
Address: 100 Larkin Street, San Francisco, CA 94102
Admission: Free and Open to the public
About the Film
Based on the novel of the same name by Yasunari Kawabata
The Sata kimono store has been in Kyoto for generations. Since Chieko Sata took over the shop 20 years ago, she has been conflicted over whether her daughter Mai should also bear the same fate that she has. Mai, a university student, is unable to make up her mind whether to find employment or take over the shop.
Meanwhile, Chieko's twin sister Naeko Nakata, who was separated and lost contact with her twin sister, runs a forestry business in Kitayamasugi no Sato, but the business is in a dire situation. Naeko's daughter Yui is studying art in Paris but in distress as she has lost her artistic direction. Having sensed the situation, Naeko decides to go see Yui in Paris. Mai also heads to Paris to accompany her calligraphy teacher who is holding an exhibition there. Traditions that are passed down from mothers to their daughters and the lives of families who live by the traditions of Kyoto are about to cross paths.
Starring Yasuko Matsuyuki, Ai Hashimoto, and Riko Narumi
Japanese with English subtitles, Not Rated
2016, 117 min, Directed by Yuki Saito
The Sata kimono store has been in Kyoto for generations. Since Chieko Sata took over the shop 20 years ago, she has been conflicted over whether her daughter Mai should also bear the same fate that she has. Mai, a university student, is unable to make up her mind whether to find employment or take over the shop.
Meanwhile, Chieko's twin sister Naeko Nakata, who was separated and lost contact with her twin sister, runs a forestry business in Kitayamasugi no Sato, but the business is in a dire situation. Naeko's daughter Yui is studying art in Paris but in distress as she has lost her artistic direction. Having sensed the situation, Naeko decides to go see Yui in Paris. Mai also heads to Paris to accompany her calligraphy teacher who is holding an exhibition there. Traditions that are passed down from mothers to their daughters and the lives of families who live by the traditions of Kyoto are about to cross paths.
Starring Yasuko Matsuyuki, Ai Hashimoto, and Riko Narumi
Japanese with English subtitles, Not Rated
2016, 117 min, Directed by Yuki Saito