Zesshou (1958)
Original title: 絶唱
Zesshou is a 1958 Japanese-language romance movie directed by Eisuke Takizawa. It stars Ruriko Asaoka, Akira Kobayashi and Shōji Yasui.
The story of the tender love between Junki, the son of a wealthy landowner, and Kayuki, the daughter of a forester, who decided to unite their destinies against their parents' wishes. Neither war nor years of separation could kill this love. It was only cut short by Kayuki's tragic death.
Quick answers
What is Zesshou about?
The story of the tender love between Junki, the son of a wealthy landowner, and Kayuki, the daughter of a forester, who decided to unite their destinies against their parents' wishes. Neither war nor years of separation could kill this love. It was only cut short by Kayuki's tragic death.
When was Zesshou released?
Zesshou was released on 15 October 1958.
Who made Zesshou?
Zesshou was directed by Eisuke Takizawa.
Cast
- Ruriko Asaoka as Koyuki
- Akira Kobayashi as Junkichi Sonoda
- Shōji Yasui as Ôtani
- Minako Katsuki as Mihoko Hashimoto
- Tomoko Kō as Masa
- Hisako Yamane as Sato
- Isamu Kosugi as Shôzô
- Kappei Matsumoto as Gensuke
- Unpei Yokoyama as Tamekichi
- Masahiro Kinoshita as Yoshiwara
- Hiroshi Hijikata as Soldier
- Toshiaki Itō as Soldier