The Crucified Lovers 1954

The tortured heart behind the cultivated image.

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Drama Romance

In 17th century Kyoto, Osan is married to Ishun, a wealthy miserly scroll-maker. When Osan is falsely accused of having an affair with the best worker, Mohei, the pair flee the city and declare their love for each other. Ishun orders his men to find them, and separate them to avoid public humiliation.

Release Date 1954-11-23
Runtime 1h 42m
Directors Kenji Mizoguchi, Akira Naitô, Kazuo Miyagawa
Producer Masaichi Nagata
Writers Yoshikata Yoda, Matsutarō Kawaguchi, Monzaemon Chikamatsu