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The Story of Pure Love (1957): Cast

The Story of Pure Love (1957) movie poster

The Story of Pure Love is a 1957 romantic drama directed by Tadashi Imai, starring Hitomi Nakahara as Mitsuko Miyauchi, Hisashi Igawa and Junkichi Orimoto. It runs 2 hours 13 minutes.

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The Story of Pure Love (1957) movie poster
Released
Runtime
2h 13m (133 min)
Director
Tadashi Imai
Genres
Drama , Romance
Original language
Japanese
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Story of Pure Love About?

The premise of The Story of Pure Love without spoilers.

Two impoverished youths, Mitsuko and Kando, constantly rebel against a hostile society while fighting to remain together despite overwhelming obstacles. Their existence as petty thieves and low‑paid laborers marks them as outcasts, and the story follows their harsh encounters with Japan’s reformatory system and Mitsuko’s worsening illness, highlighting both their love and their struggle for survival.

The Story of Pure Love Themes & Keywords

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  • society
  • poverty
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Cast & crew

The Story of Pure Love Cast & Characters

Hitomi Nakahara leads the cast as Mitsuko Miyauchi, with Hisashi Igawa as Goro and Junkichi Orimoto as Detective A. Directed by Tadashi Imai; 63 actors are credited in all.

From the director

More from Tadashi Imai

More films directed by Tadashi Imai: War and Youth, Yuki, The Possessed and Revenge.

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Details

The Story of Pure Love Also Known As

4 alternative titles, including “Jun'ai monogatari” and “Geschichte einer wahren Liebe”.

Also known as
  • Jun'ai monogatari
  • Geschichte einer wahren Liebe
  • Un amour pur
  • Повесть о чистой любви

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The Story of Pure Love FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of The Story of Pure Love, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Story of Pure Love?

The Story of Pure Love runs 2 hours 13 minutes (133 minutes).

When was The Story of Pure Love released?

The Story of Pure Love was released on October 15, 1957.

Who directed The Story of Pure Love?

The Story of Pure Love was directed by Tadashi Imai.

More films by Tadashi Imai

Who is in the cast of The Story of Pure Love?

The Story of Pure Love stars Hitomi Nakahara as Mitsuko Miyauchi, Hisashi Igawa as Goro and Junkichi Orimoto as Detective A, among 63 credited actors.

Does The Story of Pure Love have a post-credit scene?

No. The Story of Pure Love has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is The Story of Pure Love in?

The original language of The Story of Pure Love is Japanese.

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