In Blazing Love

1994Movie2 h 5 min

73
GoodGoodWatch score

A deeply moving, melancholic drama movie about history and family, with standout world-building and characters.

Good for friends night · thought-provoking · adults

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Story

An illustration of the tragic lives of geishas at a popular geisha house, Shinonomero. Shortly after being sold to a geisha house at age 5, Shizu is befriended by a fellow older geisha, Tsuru. After years of living and working together, Tsuru and Shizu manage to run the operations of Shinonomero as the proprietress and assistant. Despite vows to never to let their lovers come between them or Shinonomero, moments of weakness leave Tsuru and Shizu caught up in a web of betrayal and plunged into debt. With the guilt of losing Shinonomero to Udo, a yakuza who loaned them money, it is now up to young Shizu to redeem Tsuru’s honor and restore Shinonomero as their own.

Feels like

  • Japanese Period Drama
  • Geisha Life
  • Tragic Relationships
  • Female Struggle
  • Yakuza Elements
  • Dramatic
  • Betrayal
  • Resilience
  • Historical Immersion

Cast

Crew

Directed by
Ikuo Sekimoto
Written by
Hirō Matsuda
Music by
Masaru Satō

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Facts

October 1, 1994 · 2 h 5 min · Violence, Sexual Content

Released
October 1, 1994
Runtime
2 h 5 min
Content
Violence, Sexual Content
Genres
Drama
Original language
Japanese
Made in
Japan
Available in
1 country

Q&A

4 questions, like "Is In Blazing Love worth watching?"

Questions about In Blazing Love

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Is In Blazing Love worth watching?

73
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 73 (IMDb 6.7).

Is In Blazing Love plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

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

Is In Blazing Love good for date night?

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It suits a quiet night in as a couple: romance is 6 of 10, but the viewing guide doesn't list it for date night.

Is In Blazing Love in English?

Japanese

No, it was made in Japanese.