Overview

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.

Cast

Shinjirō Ehara, Hitomi Nakahara, Eiji Okada, Isao Kimura, Yoshi Katō, Seiji Miyaguchi, Eijirō Tōno, Kaoru Kusuda

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Frequently asked

What is "The Story of Pure Love" about?

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.

When was "The Story of Pure Love" released?

The Story of Pure Love was released in 1957.

Who stars in "The Story of Pure Love"?

The cast includes Shinjirō Ehara, Hitomi Nakahara, Eiji Okada, Isao Kimura.