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The Story of Pure Love

1957Movie2 h 13 min

DramaRomance
70
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.3
70
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.3

Summary

Junai Monogatari AKA Story of Pure Love is about two poor youths, Mitsuko and Kando, rebelling against society in various ways, who are desperately trying to be together despite tortuous circumstances.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Friends night
  • Teens

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Not for laughs, warmth or comfort.

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Cast

13 of 13

Crew

Directed by
Tadashi Imai
Written by
Yōko Mizuki
Music by
Masao Oki

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Facts

October 15, 1957 · 2 h 13 min · Violence

Released
October 15, 1957
Runtime
2 h 13 min
Content
Violence
Genres
Romance, Drama
Original language
Japanese
Made in
Japan
Available in
1 country

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5 questions, like "Where can I stream The Story of Pure Love?"

Questions about The Story of Pure Love

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Where can I stream The Story of Pure Love?

It streams in 1 other country, but not in the United States.

Is The Story of Pure Love worth watching?

70
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 70 (IMDb 7.3).

Is The Story of Pure Love good for date night?

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Yes: romance is 9 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Is The Story of Pure Love plot-driven or character-driven?

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Mostly character-driven: it leans on pathos (9 of 10) and character depth (8 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is The Story of Pure Love in English?

Japanese

No, it was made in Japanese.