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The Story of Pure Love (1957)

The Story of Pure Love (1957)

Drama Romance
Release Date: 1957, October 15
Directors: Tadashi Imai
Countries: Japan
Production: Toei Company
Cast: Isao Kimura, Hisashi Igawa, Kunie Tanaka, Kyôko Takahashi, Michiko Araki, Junkichi Orimoto, Sakae Umezu, Rō Ose, Hidesuke Sone, Hyo Kitazawa, Shinjirō Ehara, Junji Masuda

Overview:

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.