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Love Under the Crucifix
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Love Under the Crucifix

1962 · 101 min Romance Drama History
6.9 / 10 · TMDB

A tea master and his daughter Ogin are both Christians in feudal Japan. Ogin falls in love with a married feudal prince who shares her faith. When the Shogun bans Christianity, the situation worsens.

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🎬 MovieFinder's Take

The film doesn't rush. It trusts the viewer — gives time to inhabit the characters, understand what's really happening. Direction here serves the actors rather than overwhelming them.

This film doesn't entertain — it speaks. If you're ready for that, it'll leave a mark. If not — it'll seem slow.

A good choice for those who value subtle direction and honest performance.

Director: Kinuyo Tanaka

— MovieFinder Editorial

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Viewing atmosphere: Unhurried, on a weekday evening. Put down the phone, let the film work.

🎭 Cast

Ineko Arima

Ineko Arima

Gin Sama

Tatsuya Nakadai

Tatsuya Nakadai

Ukon Takayama

Ganjirō Nakamura II

Ganjirō Nakamura II

Sen Rikyu

Mieko Takamine

Mieko Takamine

Riki

Osamu Takizawa

Osamu Takizawa

Hideyoshi Toyotomi

Manami Fuji

Manami Fuji

Hisaya Ito

Hisaya Ito

Kōji Nanbara

Kōji Nanbara

Mitsunari Ishida

Yumeji Tsukioka

Yumeji Tsukioka

Yodo Gimi

Chishū Ryū

Chishū Ryū

Sokei Nambo

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