Love Song of the Old Capital
古都の恋歌
Synopsis
In Kyoto in 1944, poet Tomohiko Nagata meets Shizue, the wife of Kyoto University assistant professor Takeichi Naito, during a lecture. Drawn to poetry and classical literature, Shizue becomes Nagata’s devoted pupil, but their relationship gradually grows beyond that of teacher and student. As rumors spread among Kyoto’s literary circle and reach her husband, jealousy and resentment tear through the Naito family. For their daughter Momoyo, the affair becomes a painful shock, yet Shizue finds herself unable to give up her love for Nagata.
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- Screenplay & Story
- Shin'ichi Ichikawa
- Original Title
- 古都の恋歌
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
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What is Love Song of the Old Capital about?
In Kyoto in 1944, poet Tomohiko Nagata meets Shizue, the wife of Kyoto University assistant professor Takeichi Naito, during a lecture. Drawn to poetry and classical literature, Shizue becomes Nagata’s devoted pupil, but their relationship gradually grows beyond that of teacher and student. As rumors spread among Kyoto’s literary circle and reach her husband, jealousy and resentment tear through the Naito family. For their daughter Momoyo, the affair becomes a painful shock, yet Shizue finds herself unable to give up her love for Nagata.
Who directed Love Song of the Old Capital?
Love Song of the Old Capital was directed by Not specified.
Who stars in Love Song of the Old Capital?
The principal cast of Love Song of the Old Capital includes Yuko Asano, Tsutomu Yamazaki, Takashi Naito, Takako Matsu, Taro Yamamoto.
When was Love Song of the Old Capital released and how long is it?
Love Song of the Old Capital was released in 1997 with a total runtime of 1h 34m.