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Always in My Heart (1953): Cast

Always in My Heart (1953) movie poster

Always in My Heart is a 1953 drama directed by Hideo Ōba, starring Chishû Ryû, Kôji Mitsui and Keiji Sada. It runs 2 hours 7 minutes.

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Always in My Heart (1953) movie poster
Released
Runtime
2h 7m (127 min)
Director
Hideo Ōba
Genre
Drama
Original language
Japanese
Studio
Shochiku
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Always in My Heart About?

The premise of Always in My Heart without spoilers.

During the devastating Great Tokyo Air Raid of March 1945, Machiko Ujiie and Haruki Atomiya encounter each other on Ginza’s historic Sukiyabashi Bridge and instantly fall in love. They vow to reunite at the same spot six months later, yet they part without ever learning each other’s names, leaving their promise hanging amid the chaos of war.

Always in My Heart Themes & Keywords

· 6 tags
  • based on radio play
  • coincidence
  • reunion
  • stole
  • local blockbuster
  • forbidden love
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Cast & crew

Always in My Heart Cast

Chishû Ryû leads the cast, with Kôji Mitsui and Keiji Sada. Directed by Hideo Ōba; 28 actors are credited in all.

From the director

More from Hideo Ōba

More films directed by Hideo Ōba: Always in My Heart Part 2, Homecoming and A Woman in the Typhoon Area.

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Details

Always in My Heart Also Known As

10 alternative titles, including “Kimi no na wa” and “請問芳名”.

Also known as
  • Kimi no na wa
  • 請問芳名
  • What Is Your Name?
  • What Is Your Name? Part 1
  • Always in My Heart: Part 1
  • Quel est ton nom?
  • Твоё имя
  • Sempre No Meu Coração
  • 请问芳名
  • 당신의 이름은 1부

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FAQ

Always in My Heart FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Always in My Heart, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Always in My Heart?

Always in My Heart runs 2 hours 7 minutes (127 minutes).

When was Always in My Heart released?

Always in My Heart was released on September 15, 1953.

Who directed Always in My Heart?

Always in My Heart was directed by Hideo Ōba.

More films by Hideo Ōba

Who is in the cast of Always in My Heart?

Always in My Heart stars Chishû Ryû, Kôji Mitsui and Keiji Sada, among 28 credited actors.

Does Always in My Heart have a post-credit scene?

No. Always in My Heart has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Always in My Heart in?

The original language of Always in My Heart is Japanese.

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