Love's Twisting Path (2019): cast, story & where to watch
2019 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 2019, Love's Twisting Path is a drama film directed by Sadao Nakajima, running about 93 minutes. “A love story torn by swords...” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Set in Kyoto in the last days of the Edo Period, the bloody conflict continues between local feudal domains, which aim to overthrow the Tokugawa Shogunate, and the Shogun's police and city patrol. Tajuro Kiyokawa, once the master of the sword but now a depraved samurai who left his domain putting aside his past ambition, barely makes ends meet. Toyo, a woman who runs a tavern next door, feels affection for Tajuro who guards her place against nasty customers, but he never realizes Toyo's feelings.
Who’s in it. Love's Twisting Path stars Kengo Kora as Tajuro Kiyokawa, Mikako Tabe as Otoyo, Masatoshi Nagase as Kobayashi and Ryô Kimura as Kazuma Kiyokawa, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, Love's Twisting Path has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Love's Twisting Path page.
If you liked it. Fans of Love's Twisting Path tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Love's Twisting Path (2019)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Love's Twisting Path change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Love's Twisting Path worth watching?
- Love's Twisting Path holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Love's Twisting Path?
- Love's Twisting Path stars Kengo Kora, Mikako Tabe, Masatoshi Nagase, Ryô Kimura and Susumu Terajima.
- When was Love's Twisting Path released?
- Love's Twisting Path was released in 2019, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.