The Story of Pure Love 1957

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Romance Drama

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.

Release Date 1957-10-15
Runtime 2h 13m
Directors Tadashi Imai, Shunichirō Nakao, Satoru Ainoda
Producer
Writers Yoko Mizuki, Yoko Mizuki