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For the love of Sake

Tsukinoi is a kura (sake brewery) in Oarai, Japan.
They are starting this season with a new toji (brewmaster)
Who is renowned in the industry for his revolutionary revival of traditional Sake brewing practices. This is the experience of their life in brewery and the journey of meeting their original Sake.

  • Shuhei Sako
    Director
  • Alyssa Steamer
    Producer
  • Project Title (Original Language):
    酒も愛(Sake mo ai)
  • Project Type:
    Documentary
  • Runtime:
    1 hour 1 minute 41 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    July 31, 2021
  • Production Budget:
    500,000 JPY
  • Country of Origin:
    Japan
  • Country of Filming:
    Japan
  • Language:
    Japanese
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    1.85
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    No
Director Biography - Shuhei Sako

He graduated from RMIT university.
He was engaged in CG and editing work at a commercial production company in Berlin and Tokyo.
He is currently traveling around Japan, and producing documentary videos covering local communities, traditional culture, and various craftsmen.

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Director Statement

I like to capture the beauty of people's everyday lives,
and I would like to share the experience with you all.
Welcome to the Kura (Sake brewery) life!