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The Crucified Lovers (1954)

Original title: 近松物語

1954-11-23 · 1h 42m · JA
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The tortured heart behind the cultivated image.

In 17th century Kyoto, Osan is married to Ishun, a wealthy miserly scroll-maker. When Osan is falsely accused of having an affair with the best worker, Mohei, the pair flee the city and declare their love for each other. Ishun orders his men to find them, and separate them to avoid public humiliation.

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Kenji MizoguchiDirector

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Kazuo HasegawaKazuo HasegawaMoheiKyōko KagawaKyōko KagawaOsanEitarō ShindōEitarō ShindōIshunEitarō OzawaEitarō OzawaSukeemonYōko MinamidaYōko MinamidaOtamaHaruo TanakaHaruo TanakaGifuya DôkiChieko NaniwaChieko NaniwaOkôIchirō SugaiIchirō SugaiGembeiTatsuya IshiguroTatsuya IshiguroIsanHiroshi MizunoHiroshi MizunoKurokiHisao ToakeHisao ToakeMorinokojiKimiko TachebanaKimiko TachebanaUmetatsu Akamatsu

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LoveEscapeExtramarital affair17th centurySuicide attemptLoverSocial classKyoto japanBankruptcyAttempted suicideLocked in

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Genre affinityDrama · RomanceTheme affinityLove · Escape · Extramarital AffairMood preferenceRomanceDialogue densityDramaEmotional intensityRomanceDirector preference297356

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What is The Crucified Lovers about?

In 17th century Kyoto, Osan is married to Ishun, a wealthy miserly scroll-maker. When Osan is falsely accused of having an affair with the best worker, Mohei, the pair flee the city and declare their love for each other. Ishun orders his men to find them, and separate them to avoid public humiliation.

How long is The Crucified Lovers?

The Crucified Lovers has a runtime of 102 minutes.

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