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Koto—The Lake of Tears

1966 · 129 min

A quiet, heartfelt period drama that unfolds slowly, blending gentle romance with the delicate rhythms of traditional craftsmanship.

Overview: 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.
How it feels: Melancholic, warm, earnest and romantic. Measured and needs your attention.
About: Love, art, identity, work
Content: Mild sexual content. No violence, gore or swearing.
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Tone: melancholicstrength 2 of 3
warmstrength 2 of 3
earneststrength 2 of 3
romanticstrength 1 of 3
Pacing: measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: love
art
identity
work
trauma
Places: countryside
small town
Era: period
Audience: adult
Form: None
Content intensity: Gore none
Language none
Violence none
Sex mild