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Release Year1957
Runtime2h 13m
LanguageJapanese
CertificationNR
GenresRomance, Drama
Votes6
DirectorTadashi Imai
WritersYōko Mizuki
TypeFeature Film
Rating6.8 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsThe Story of Pure Love
About The Story of Pure Love
Junai Monogatari AKA Story of Pure Love is about two poor youths, Mitsuko and Kando, rebelling against society in various ways, who are desperately trying to be together despite tortuous circumstances. The film depicts their lives as thieves, menial laborers who can get little pay, society outcasts, and of course, lovers. Junai Monogatari depicts, mostly, their struggles within the Japanese reformatory system and Mitsuko's worsening sickness.
Directed by Tadashi Imai, The Story of Pure Love leans on a strong ensemble — Shinjirō Ehara, Hitomi Nakahara, Eiji Okada — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about romance titles of 1957.
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