Immortal Love


Immortal Love Bitter Spirit is a 1961 Japanese drama film written and directed by Keisuke Kinoshita. It was nominated for the Academy Award for [Best Foreign Language Film]. Masakazu Tamura made his official debut in the film.

Plot

Over a time span of 30 years, the film tells the story of Sadako, who is pressured into a marriage with Heibei, the crippled war veteran son of the local landlord, although she loves Takashi, a young man from the same village. Takashi later marries Tomoko, but neither he nor Sadako can forget their past mutual affection.

Cast