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.

Country:

Japan

Genre:

Romance,

Drama

Duration:

133 minutes

Year:

1957

Director:

Tadashi Imai

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Company:

Toei Company

Cast:

Kantaro Hayakawa

Mitsuko Miyauchi

Segawa Hospital doctor

Crew:

Director

Director of Photography

Sound Recordist

Lighting Technician

Art Direction