Lost Paradise (1997): Cast
Lost Paradise is a 1997 romantic drama directed by Yoshimitsu Morita, starring Koji Yakusho as Shoichiro Kuki, Tomoko Hoshino and Hitomi Kuroki. It runs 1 hour 59 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 59m (119 min)
- Director
- Yoshimitsu Morita
- Original language
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Japanese - Studio
- KADOKAWA Shoten
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Lost Paradise About?
The premise of Lost Paradise without spoilers.
They would rather be lovers in hell than suffer alone in heaven. Veteran newspaper reporter Kuki is reassigned to a book‑development department, where he embarks on an illicit affair with Rinko. Their relationship awakens a passion missing from their respective marriages, forcing them to confront desire and dissatisfaction.
Lost Paradise Themes & Keywords
· 29 tags- midlife crisis
- secret affair
- letter of resignation
- japanese erotica
- toe sucking
- male nudity
- female nudity
- female topless nudity
- illicit sex
- tongue kissing
- tramp
- missionary position
+17 more Show fewer
- waterfall
- mannequin
- editor
- fellatio
- sex standing up
- adultery
- subway
- haiku
- funeral
- private detective
- chain smoking
- noh
- affidavit
- kimono
- cancer
- divorce papers
- sexual intercourse
Lost Paradise Cast & Characters
Koji Yakusho leads the cast as Shoichiro Kuki, with Tomoko Hoshino as Fumie Kuki and Hitomi Kuroki as Rinko Matsubaro. Directed by Yoshimitsu Morita; 12 actors are credited in all.
- Director Yoshimitsu Morita
- Koji Yakusho as Shoichiro Kuki
- Tomoko Hoshino as Fumie Kuki
- Hitomi Kuroki as Rinko Matsubaro
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Akira Terao as Kinugawa
Also Starring in Lost Paradise
· 8 more- Jun Murakami Toru
- Kenjirou Ishimaru Muramatsu
- Yoshino Kimura Chika
- Kazuya Kosaka Suzuki
- Morio Agata Yokoyama
- Kumija Kim Midori
- Toshio Shiba Haruhiko Matsubara
- Chiaki Hara Ms. Miyata
More from Yoshimitsu Morita
More films directed by Yoshimitsu Morita: Train Brain Express, Abacus and Sword, Tsubaki Sanjuro and South Bound.
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Lost Paradise FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Lost Paradise, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Lost Paradise?
Lost Paradise runs 1 hour 59 minutes (119 minutes).
When was Lost Paradise released?
Lost Paradise was released on May 10, 1997.
Who directed Lost Paradise?
Lost Paradise was directed by Yoshimitsu Morita.
More films by Yoshimitsu Morita Who is in the cast of Lost Paradise?
Lost Paradise stars Koji Yakusho as Shoichiro Kuki, Tomoko Hoshino as Fumie Kuki and Hitomi Kuroki as Rinko Matsubaro, among 12 credited actors.
Does Lost Paradise have a post-credit scene?
No. Lost Paradise has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Lost Paradise in?
The original language of Lost Paradise is Japanese.
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