Kôichirô Sôtome

Master of emotional storytelling, Kôichirô Sôtome was born in 1937 in Tokyo, Japan, and began his active filmmaking years from the mid-1960s. He primarily focused on drama and romance genres, with his most notable works including "The Yellow Handkerchief" and "My Sons", for which he received several awards at domestic film festivals. His directorial style is characterized by his ability to weave intricate human emotions into simple, everyday life narratives, leaving a lasting impression on his viewers. Beyond his filmmaking, Sôtome was a man who deeply understood the human spirit, and his films were a testament to his unwavering belief in the power of love and familial bonds.