Kuro to aka no hanabira
Kuro to aka no hanabira

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Kuro to aka no hanabira

1962
Movie
81 min
Japanese

Crime film distributed by Taiho.

Insights

Director: Koreyoshi UmeokaGenres: Drama, Romance

Plot Summary

A young woman, caught between two loves, finds herself in a difficult emotional situation. One is a man of wealth and status, the other a struggling artist. As societal expectations and personal desires clash, she must make a choice that will shape her future.

Critical Reception

This film received a limited release and is not widely reviewed by major international critics. Information regarding its reception is scarce, with available data suggesting it was a modest production within Japanese cinema of the era.

What Reviewers Say

  • Focuses on the emotional turmoil of its protagonist.

  • Explores themes of love, societal pressure, and difficult choices.

  • Features a melodramatic narrative typical of its time.

Google audience: Information on audience reception is not available.

Fun Fact

The film is notable for featuring Yuriko Hoshi in one of her earlier dramatic roles before she became more widely known for her work in Toho's science fiction films.

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