
Love Song of the Old Capital
Mar 17, 1997 · 1h 34m
Overview
In Kyoto in 1944, poet Tomohiko Nagata meets Shizue, the wife of Kyoto University assistant professor Takeichi Naito, during a lecture. Drawn to poetry and classical literature, Shizue becomes Nagata’s devoted pupil, but their relationship gradually grows beyond that of teacher and student. As rumors spread among Kyoto’s literary circle and reach her husband, jealousy and resentment tear through the Naito family. For their daughter Momoyo, the affair becomes a painful shock, yet Shizue finds herself unable to give up her love for Nagata.
Cast of Love Song of the Old Capital
Crew of Love Song of the Old Capital
About Love Song of the Old Capital
What is Love Song of the Old Capital about?
In Kyoto in 1944, poet Tomohiko Nagata meets Shizue, the wife of Kyoto University assistant professor Takeichi Naito, during a lecture. Drawn to poetry and classical literature, Shizue becomes Nagata’s devoted pupil, but their relationship gradually grows beyond that of teacher and student. As rumors spread among Kyoto’s literary circle and reach her husband, jealousy and resentment tear through…
When was Love Song of the Old Capital released?
Love Song of the Old Capital was released on March 17, 1997.
How long is Love Song of the Old Capital?
Love Song of the Old Capital runs 1 hour 34 minutes (94 minutes).
Who is in the cast of Love Song of the Old Capital?
The cast of Love Song of the Old Capital includes Yuko Asano, Tsutomu Yamazaki, Takashi Naito, Takako Matsu and Taro Yamamoto.





