Summary: This 2-part film romance (clocking in at just a bit under three hours) was based on a story by noted author Kikuchi Kan (who also founded Japan's one of Japan's most prestigious literary prizes, named after fellow author Akutagawa). It is a surprising blend of real and unreal. Everyone in the film seems to come from marvelously rich families -- and lives in very large houses and apartments. And yet the human interactions are generally realistically (and credibly) depicted. (imdb)

AKA: Kafuku kôhen

Country: Japan

Directed By: Mikio Naruse

Written By: Kan Kikuchi, Fumitaka Iwasaki

Starring: Takako Irie, Chieko Takehisa, Minoru Takada

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