Farewell, Innocence (1955)
The story follows privileged college students who secretly work part-time at a beauty salon, amidst emotional and social struggles. It explores love, betrayal, family pressure, and the youth’s conflict between tradition and personal freedom, amid life-changing events.
Director:
Shūe Matsubayashi
Writer:
Tokuhei Wakao
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Ayako Wakao as Mizosawa Reiko |
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Isamu Kosugi as Father Koichi |
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Kuniko Miyake as Mother Shizuko |
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Minoru Arita as Brother Nobuo |
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Kyōko Anzai as Kimiko Tokita |
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Koreya Senda as |
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Haruyo Ichikawa as Mother Yasuko |
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Hiroshi Koizumi as Amemiya |
| Directing | Shūe Matsubayashi | Director |
| Writing | Tokuhei Wakao | Screenplay |
| Sound | Kyōsuke Kami | Music |
| Sound | Mao Hayakawa | Music |