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Memory & Desire (1998)

PG · 1998-01-01 · 1h 29m · EN
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This love should have lasted for ever

Sayo and Keiji have eloped to New Zealand to marry, away from the interference of Keiji's disapproving mother in Japan. On their honeymoon, they have the freedom to express their love away from her repressive influence. However, on what should be the happiest of days, Keiji is drowned and Sayo must, by custom, return to live with her cruel and selfish mother-in-law.

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Eugene NomuraEugene NomuraKeijiYuri KinugawaYuri KinugawaSayoBrenda KendallBrenda KendallJeanetteYoko NarahashiYoko NarahashiMrs NakajimaJoel TobeckJoel TobeckNodRome KandaRome KandaTour GuideNorman ForseyNorman ForseyFisherman #1Ian HughesIan HughesWest Coast SurferCharley Murphy SamauCharley Murphy SamauJohn PaekauJohn PaekauFisherman #3Senri SakuraiSenri SakuraiMr KurodaMidori TakeiMidori TakeiSayo's Stepmother

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What is Memory & Desire about?

Sayo and Keiji have eloped to New Zealand to marry, away from the interference of Keiji's disapproving mother in Japan. On their honeymoon, they have the freedom to express their love away from her repressive influence. However, on what should be the happiest of days, Keiji is drowned and Sayo must, by custom, return to live with her cruel and selfish mother-in-law.

How long is Memory & Desire?

Memory & Desire has a runtime of 89 minutes.

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