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Koto—The Lake of Tears
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佐久間良子
Saku
中村嘉葎雄
Ukichi Matsumiya
千秋実
Kitao Momose
木暮実千代
Suzuko
樹木希林
Kayo Sugumo
山岡久乃
Matsue Torii
田中邦衛
Kenkichi Ohara
宮園純子
Teruko
Chiyo Okada
Masuko
風見章子
Tatsu
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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.
Release Date
1966-11-13
Average
6.5
Rating:
3.3 startsTagline
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