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Kura (1995)

TV Series ★ 6.0 44 min

Drama

Set in a sake brewery in Niigata, from the Taisho to the Showa period, Retsu is a visually impaired girl with a strong will to make her own way in the world. Her aunt, Saho, watches over and supports her. The series centered on two women with opposing positions and personalities, depicting "home" as a member of pre-war Japanese society, along with a variety of human figures.

Takehiro Nakajima Writer Katsumi Ohyama Director

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Quick facts

Released
June 4, 1995
Runtime
44 min
IMDb
tt11193362
Country
Japan
Language
Japanese
Studio
NHK, NHK Enterprises, TELEPACK

Cast

Takako Matsu Takako Matsu Fumi Dan Fumi Dan Takeshi Kaga Takeshi Kaga Keiko Takahashi Keiko Takahashi Yoriko Doguchi Yoriko Doguchi Kyōko Kagawa Kyōko Kagawa Hideji Ōtaki Hideji Ōtaki Mao Inoue Mao Inoue Hijiri Kojima Hijiri Kojima Utae Shōji Utae Shōji Chinu Izumi Takao Toji Takao Toji Tōru Shinagawa Tōru Shinagawa Katsumi Itô Eri Watanabe Eri Watanabe Mitsuru Hirata Mitsuru Hirata Eishin Tono

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Frequently asked questions

What is Kura about?
Set in a sake brewery in Niigata, from the Taisho to the Showa period, Retsu is a visually impaired girl with a strong will to make her own way in the world. Her aunt, Saho, watches over and supports her. The series centered on two women with opposing positions and personalities, depicting "home" as a member of pre-war Japanese society, along with a variety of human figures.
Who created Kura?
Kura was created by Katsumi Ohyama.
Who stars in Kura?
Kura stars Takako Matsu, Fumi Dan, Takeshi Kaga, Keiko Takahashi.
When was Kura released?
Kura is a 1995 drama series.
Where can I watch Kura?
You can watch Kura with full details, cast, and streaming options on 3eyedraven.