The Story of Pure Love

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.

Director: Tadashi Imai

Cast: Shinjirō Ehara, Hitomi Nakahara, Eiji Okada, Isao Kimura, Yoshi Katō, Seiji Miyaguchi, Eijirō Tōno, Kaoru Kusuda

Audience-only score — full critic data not yet in the ReelXO vault.