What genre is The Story of Pure Love?

The Story of Pure Love is categorised as Drama, Romance.

Who stars in The Story of Pure Love?

Zenpei Saga, Isao Kimura, Shinjirō Ehara, Hitomi Nakahara, Eiji Okada appear in the main cast.

Who directed The Story of Pure Love?

Tadashi Imai directed The Story of Pure Love.

How long is The Story of Pure Love?

The Story of Pure Love runs for 2h 13m (133 minutes).

Is The Story of Pure Love worth watching?

It holds an audience score of 6.8/10. Check the similar titles below if you want alternatives in the same style.

Where can I watch The Story of Pure Love?

Availability changes by country and over time. Use the "Where to watch" links on this page to see which legal streaming, rental or purchase services currently offer it.

The Story of Pure Love (1957)

Name: The Story of Pure Love
Genre: Drama, Romance
Released: 1957
Duration: 133 min
Cast: Zenpei Saga, Isao Kimura, Shinjirō Ehara, Hitomi Nakahara, Eiji Okada

Movie 2h 13m ★ 6.8/10

Good for tonight if you want to: i want to feel something

Drama Romance

Where to watch

Dating from 1957, The Story of Pure Love sits in the drama and romance corner of our catalogue. It is directed by Tadashi Imai. The cast includes Zenpei Saga, Isao Kimura and Shinjirō Ehara. The running time is 2h 13m. Audiences give it a decent score of 6.8 out of 10.

57Tonight Score Well rated, a classic.

Synopsis

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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Questions about The Story of Pure Love

What genre is The Story of Pure Love?: The Story of Pure Love is categorised as Drama, Romance.
Who stars in The Story of Pure Love?: Zenpei Saga, Isao Kimura, Shinjirō Ehara, Hitomi Nakahara, Eiji Okada appear in the main cast.
Who directed The Story of Pure Love?: Tadashi Imai directed The Story of Pure Love.
How long is The Story of Pure Love?: The Story of Pure Love runs for 2h 13m (133 minutes).
Is The Story of Pure Love worth watching?: It holds an audience score of 6.8/10. Check the similar titles below if you want alternatives in the same style.
Where can I watch The Story of Pure Love?: Availability changes by country and over time. Use the "Where to watch" links on this page to see which legal streaming, rental or purchase services currently offer it.