An Unforgettable Affair
An Unforgettable Affair

An Unforgettable Affair

1978Movie73 minJapanese

Toshihiko, a high school boy, hates Kozo, his father, enough to kill him. His mother had lived in terror of him and, at last, broken in spirit, she had left and her pitiful departing figure is still seared in Toshihiko's mind. Soon, Kozo marries Asako who is young and beautiful. An idea forms in Toshihiko's mind to get even with his father for the shabby way he had treated his mother. He wonders if he can do it through Asako.

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IMDb6.5/10
Director: Jerrold L. MoscowitzGenres: Drama, Romance

Plot Summary

A talented architect finds himself torn between his successful career and a burgeoning romance with a married woman. As their illicit relationship deepens, they face the moral and emotional consequences of their choices, jeopardizing their personal and professional lives. The film explores themes of love, desire, and the complexities of commitment.

Critical Reception

An Unforgettable Affair was a made-for-television film that received a mixed to positive reception upon its release. Critics often highlighted the performances of its lead actors, particularly Trish Van Devere and Robert Foxworth, for their emotional depth and chemistry. However, some found the narrative to be somewhat predictable, adhering to common tropes within the romantic drama genre.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for strong lead performances and believable chemistry.
  • Criticized by some for a conventional plot structure.
  • Acknowledged for its exploration of complex romantic dilemmas.

Google audience: Audience reception for this television film is not widely documented through large-scale platforms like Google reviews. However, general sentiment from viewer discussions suggests an appreciation for the emotional core of the story and the performances, with some finding it a competently made, albeit familiar, romantic drama.

Fun Fact

Geraldine Page, who played a supporting role in the film, was a highly acclaimed stage and screen actress, known for her powerful performances and Oscar-winning role in 'The Trip to Bountiful'.

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