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The Birth of Saké

April 16, 2015 1h 30m 7.1/10 (41 votes)

Originally released in 2015. The Birth of Saké is a documentary/history film. directed by Erik Shirai.

Synopsis

Through the unrelenting winter in the north of Japan, a small group of workers must brave unusual working conditions to bring to life a 2,000-year-old tradition known as sake. A cinematic documentary, The Birth of Sake is a visually immersive experience of an almost-secret world in which large sacrifices must be made for the survival of a time-honored brew.

Quick Facts

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Release Date April 16, 2015 10 years ago
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Runtime 1h 30m 90 minutes total
User Rating 7.1/10 Great (41 votes)
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Language Japanese Original language
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Country Japan + 1 more

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Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
JA

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Birth of Saké about?

Through the unrelenting winter in the north of Japan, a small group of workers must brave unusual working conditions to bring to life a 2,000-year-old tradition known as sake. A cinematic documenta...

Who directed The Birth of Saké?

The Birth of Saké was directed by Erik Shirai.

How long is The Birth of Saké?

The Birth of Saké has a runtime of 1 hours and 30 minutes (90 minutes total).

When was The Birth of Saké released?

The Birth of Saké was released on April 16, 2015 in theaters.