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Three Faces of Love

1967Movie1 h 36 min

Drama
90
ExcellentGoodWatch score

A moving, slow-burning drama movie about family and history.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

Skip it if you want fast pacing

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Not for laughs, scares or adrenaline.

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Story

Silken strands symbolizing the beauty of traditional Japan....

When a gifted Japanese craftsmen dies, his three daughters are summoned to decide who will take over the family ribbon business in this family drama. Only one daughter cares to carry on her father's work, but she is met with resistance from her stepmother. One sister cares nothing for the artisan tradition, while the other is an icy opportunist whose only love is for money. It is the daughter who cares the most for her father's work who wanders away in a symbolic journey of self discovery.

Feels like

  • Japanese Family Drama
  • Artisan Tradition
  • Sibling Rivalry
  • Post-War Japan
  • Inheritance Conflicts
  • Melancholy Atmosphere
  • Slow-Burn Narrative
  • Character-Driven
  • Class & Capitalism

Cast

11 of 11

Crew

Directed by
Noboru Nakamura
Written by
Noboru Nakamura, Yumie Hiraiwa
Produced by
Gin'ichi Kishimoto
Music by
Masaru Satō

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Facts

January 14, 1967 · 1 h 36 min · Drama

Released
January 14, 1967
Runtime
1 h 36 min
Genres
Drama
Original language
Japanese
Made in
Japan

Q&A

5 questions, like "Is Three Faces of Love worth watching?"

Questions about Three Faces of Love

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Three Faces of Love worth watching?

90
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 90.

Is Three Faces of Love okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Is Three Faces of Love good for date night?

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Yes: romance is 6 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Is Three Faces of Love plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on pathos (8 of 10) and character depth (7 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is Three Faces of Love in English?

Japanese

No, it was made in Japanese.