The Story of Pure Love vs Your Name.
Your Name. has the higher audience score (8.5/10 against 6.8/10 for The Story of Pure Love). Your Name. is the shorter watch at 1h 46m compared with 2h 13m. The Story of Pure Love is the older of the two (1957 against 2016). Both are drama, romance movies, so they suit a similar mood.
The Story of Pure Love
Your Name.| The Story of Pure Love | Your Name. | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 6.8/10 | ★ 8.5/10 |
| Year | 1957 | 2016 |
| Length | 2h 13m | 1h 46m |
| Genres | Drama, Romance | Animation, Drama, Romance |
| Country | – | Japan |
| Director | Tadashi Imai | Makoto Shinkai |
| Main cast | Zenpei Saga, Isao Kimura, Shinjirō Ehara, Hitomi Nakahara, Eiji Okada | Kazuhiko Inoue, Nobunaga Shimazaki, Chafurin, Kana Hanazawa, Kaito Ishikawa |
Synopsis
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.
Your Name.
High schoolers Mitsuha and Taki are complete strangers living separate lives. But one night, they suddenly switch places. Mitsuha wakes up in Taki’s body, and he in hers. This bizarre occurrence continues to happen randomly, and the two must adjust their lives around each other.
Where to watch
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