The Story of Pure Love

Junai Monogatari AKA Story of Pure Love is about two poor youths, Mitsuko and Kando, rebelling against society in various ways, who are desperately trying to be together despite tortuous circumstances. The film depicts their lives as thieves, menial laborers who can get little pay, society outcasts, and of course, lovers. Junai Monogatari depicts, mostly, their struggles within the Japanese reformatory system and Mitsuko's worsening sickness.

Genre:

Romance, Drama

Duration:

133 min

Cast:

Shinjirō Ehara, Hitomi Nakahara, Eiji Okada

Quality:

HD

Director:

Tadashi Imai

Release:

1957

Country:

Japan

Rating:

6.8