Forrest Gump vs The Story of Pure Love
Forrest Gump has the higher audience score (8.5/10 against 6.8/10 for The Story of Pure Love). The Story of Pure Love is the shorter watch at 2h 13m compared with 2h 22m. The Story of Pure Love is the older of the two (1957 against 1994). Both are drama, romance movies, so they suit a similar mood.
Forrest Gump
The Story of Pure Love| Forrest Gump | The Story of Pure Love | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 8.5/10 | ★ 6.8/10 |
| Year | 1994 | 1957 |
| Length | 2h 22m | 2h 13m |
| Genres | Comedy, Drama, Romance | Drama, Romance |
| Country | United States of America | – |
| Director | Robert Zemeckis | Tadashi Imai |
| Main cast | Gary Sinise, Robin Wright, Tom Hanks, Hanna Hall, Siobhan Fallon Hogan | Zenpei Saga, Isao Kimura, Shinjirō Ehara, Hitomi Nakahara, Eiji Okada |
Synopsis
Forrest Gump
A man with a low IQ has accomplished great things in his life and been present during significant historic events—in each case, far exceeding what anyone imagined he could do. But despite all he has achieved, his one true love eludes him.
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.
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