The Crucified Lovers (1954)

11/23/1954 (JP) • 1h 42m

Drama, Romance

The tortured heart behind the cultivated image.

Overview

When the wife of a 17th century Kyoto scroll-maker is falsely accused of having an affair with his best employee, the pair flee the city and find themselves falling for one another.


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Status

Released

Original Language

Japanese

Budget

-

Revenue

-

Keywords

japan

escape

suicide attempt

lover

love

extramarital affair

bankruptcy

kyoto, japan

locked in

jidaigeki

social class

17th century

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