A Drop of the Grapevine

A Drop of the Grapevine

2014 · 117 min · ★ 2.0 · Comedy, Drama

Two brothers work at a small winery in Hokkaido in northern Japan. The older brother is picky and strives for the highest quality to make the best wine possible.

Directed by Yukiko Mishima · Written by Yukiko Mishima

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