The Story of Pure Love (純愛物語) 66 years old

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. The film depicts their lives as thieves, menial laborers who can get little pay, society outcasts, and of course, lovers. Junai Monogatari depicts, mostly, their struggles within the Japanese reformatory system and Mitsuko's worsening sickness.

Credits

Eiji Okada as

Isao Kimura as

Yoshi Katō as

Shinjirô Ehara as

Hitomi Nakahara as

The Story of Pure Love Cast

Name	Character
Eiji Okada He was 37, 75 years old when he died
Isao Kimura He was 34, 58 years old when he died
Yoshi Katō He was 44, 75 years old when he died
Shinjirô Ehara He was 21, now 87 years old
Hitomi Nakahara She was 21, now 87 years old

The Story of Pure Love Crew

Name	Department
Yoko Mizuki as Writer. She was 47 (91) years old when She died	Writing
Tadashi Imai as Director. He was 45 (79) years old when He died	Directing

The Story of Pure Love (66 years)

Release day: Tuesday, October 15, 1957
Runtime: 133 minutes