The Long Darkness (1972)
Original title: 忍ぶ川
The Long Darkness is a 1972 Japanese-language drama movie directed by Kei Kumai, with a running time of 2h 1m. It stars Komaki Kurihara, Gō Katō and Yasushi Nagata.
The relationship between Tetsuro, a university student from a disgraced, burdened family, and Shino, a waitress supporting her impoverished relatives. The couple decides to marry despite the significant emotional and social hardships each faces, viewing their love as a means to overcome the shame and despair inherited from their pasts.
Quick answers
What is The Long Darkness about?
The relationship between Tetsuro, a university student from a disgraced, burdened family, and Shino, a waitress supporting her impoverished relatives. The couple decides to marry despite the significant emotional and social hardships each faces, viewing their love as a means to overcome the shame and despair inherited from their pasts.
When was The Long Darkness released?
The Long Darkness was released on 25 May 1972.
How long is The Long Darkness?
The Long Darkness runs 2h 1m.
Who made The Long Darkness?
The Long Darkness was directed by Kei Kumai.
Cast
- Komaki Kurihara as Shino
- Gō Katō as Tetsuro
- Yasushi Nagata as Tetsuro's father
- Hisako Takihana as Tetsuro's mother
- Kinzō Shin as Shino's father
- Kaneko Iwasaki as Kayo
- Kayoko Onishi as Sayako
- Hisashi Igawa as Tetsuro's brother
- Kin Sugai as Wellwisher on train
- Toshie Kimura as Okami
- Karin Yamaguchi as Aya
- Yuriko Abe as Shino's mother