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Secret Love

1962Movie1 h 22 min

DramaRomance
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A deeply moving, deeply romantic drama movie about history and the mind, with standout performances.

Good for thought-provoking · adults · intergenerational

Skip it if you need an uplifting mood · you want fast pacing

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Not for warmth, laughs or scares.

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Story

A painfully sad woman's heart cries from forbidden love. A love triangle drawn by three stars of Japanese cinema: Keiji Sada, Miyuki Kuwano and Keiko Awaji.

Feels like

  • Classic Japanese Melodrama
  • Tragic Love Triangle
  • Forbidden Romance
  • Shochiku Studio Aesthetic
  • Emotional Catharsis
  • Slow-Burning Drama
  • Post-War Society Critique
  • Stellar Ensemble Cast
  • Poetic Realism

Crew

Directed by
Tatsuo Sakai
Written by
Hideo Oguni
Music by
Masayoshi Ikeda

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Facts

April 18, 1962 · 1 h 22 min · Suicide Themes

Released
April 18, 1962
Runtime
1 h 22 min
Content
Suicide Themes
Genres
Drama, Romance
Original language
Japanese
Made in
Japan

Q&A

3 questions, like "Is Secret Love good for date night?"

Questions about Secret Love

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Secret Love good for date night?

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It suits a quiet night in as a couple: romance is 9 of 10, but the viewing guide doesn't list it for date night.

Is Secret Love plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on pathos (10 of 10) and character depth (8 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is Secret Love in English?

Japanese

No, it was made in Japanese.