The Long Darkness (1972)
忍ぶ川
The relationship between Tetsuro, a university student from a disgraced, burdened family, and Shino, a waitress supporting her impoverished relatives. The couple decides to marry despite the significant emotional and social hardships each faces, viewing their love as a means to overcome the shame and despair inherited from their pasts.
Casting
- Komaki Kurihara — Shino
- Gō Katō — Tetsuro
- Yasushi Nagata — Tetsuro's father
- Hisako Takihana — Tetsuro's mother
- Kinzō Shin — Shino's father
- Kaneko Iwasaki — Kayo
- Kayoko Onishi — Sayako
- Hisashi Igawa — Tetsuro's brother
- Kin Sugai — Wellwisher on train
- Toshie Kimura — Okami
- Karin Yamaguchi — Aya
- Yuriko Abe — Shino's mother
Interesting facts
The Long Darkness is a 1972 Japanese drama film directed by Kei Kumai. The film is about a young couple who get together despite the tragedy that befalls their lives. The film received several year end awards from Kinema Junpo and the Mainichi Film Awards.
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