Miren (1963)
The story follows Tomoko, a writer who becomes involved in a strange and distant relationship with Shingo, a married novelist. Though they haven't seen each other in years, an unexpected connection forms. However, tensions rise, especially when Ryota, Tomoko’s ex-boyfriend, reappears in her life. As complications grow, Tomoko realizes she no longer loves Shingo and chooses to break away, despite the loneliness. Eventually, she decides to live independently, also leaving Ryota, and starts anew by the end of summer.
Director:
Yasuki Chiba
Writer:
Zenzō Matsuyama
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Junko Ikeuchi as Tomoko Aizawa |
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Noboru Nakaya as Shingo Kosugi |
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Kyôko Kishida as Yuki Kosugi |
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Tatsuya Nakadai as Ryôta Kinoshita |
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Daisuke Katō as Master at 'Sekine' |
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Akira Nagoya as Aoshima |
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Hisano Yamaoka as Yukiko |
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Nobuko Otowa as Hatsu Kakinuna |
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Torahiko Hamada as Yuiichi Sayama |
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Sadako Sawamura as Hostess at 'Mitsuda' |
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Kō Nishimura as Okazaki |
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日塔智子 as Maid |
| Directing | Yasuki Chiba | Director |
| Production | Ichirō Satō | Producer |
| Writing | Jakucho Setouchi | Novel |
| Writing | Zenzō Matsuyama | Screenplay |
| Camera | Rokurô Nishigaki | Director of Photography |
| Art | Motoji Kojima | Art Direction |
| Sound | Toshirō Mayuzumi | Music |
| Sound | Toshio Harashima | Sound Recordist |
| Lighting | Daisuke Hirukawa | Lighting Manager |
| Production | Hideyuki Shiino | Producer |