Only Yesterday
Released 5 years ago in 2021. Only Yesterday is a tv movie film. directed by Kazutaka Watanabe. At just 89 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Keiko Matsuzaka, Anne Watanabe, and Kazuyuki Asano
Synopsis
Sugimoto Taeko moves in with her daughter Natsuki and granddaughter Mizuki. They begin a lively life together. In the midst of it all, Taeko sees her former self in Mizuki. The bitter taste of the first pineapple she ever ate, the disastrous score on a math test, the awakening of her acting spirit at a school performance. As Taeko recalls her elementary school days, she unleashes a dream that she had long given up on and sealed away. 'I'm going to be on stage!' Taeko immediately auditions and devotes herself to rehearsing for a Shakespeare play. But just then, the theatre where she was going to perform goes bankrupt, and she is forced to give up on her dream again!
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 9, 2021
5 years ago
Runtime
1h 29m
89 minutes total
User Rating
6.0/10
Good (3 votes)
Language
Japanese
Original language
Country
Japan
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- JA
Production Companies
- NHK
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Only Yesterday about?
Sugimoto Taeko moves in with her daughter Natsuki and granddaughter Mizuki. They begin a lively life together. In the midst of it all, Taeko sees her former self in Mizuki. The bitter taste of the ...
Who directed Only Yesterday?
Only Yesterday was directed by Kazutaka Watanabe.
How long is Only Yesterday?
Only Yesterday has a runtime of 1 hours and 29 minutes (89 minutes total).
When was Only Yesterday released?
Only Yesterday was released on January 9, 2021 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Only Yesterday?
The main cast of Only Yesterday includes Keiko Matsuzaka, Anne Watanabe, Kazuyuki Asano, Naho Yokomizo, Mari Hamada.