Yoshiko & Yuriko
百合子、ダスヴィダーニヤ
Synopsis
Based on a true story, Yoshiko and Yuriko relates the journey and great love affair of Yoshiko, who was a renowned translator of Russian literature and drama, and Yuriko, who was a feminist novelist and great activist of the post-war democratic literature movement. Both have left huge marks on Japanese literary history. The two women shared a strong attraction to each other from their first meeting and enjoyed a powerful love affair. Yoshiko reveals that she's an out lesbian, whilst Yuriko is married (not altogether happily) to a well-known scholar - a situation she can't walk away from with ease.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Sachi Hamano
- Screenplay & Story
- Kuninori Yamazaki
- Original Title
- 百合子、ダスヴィダーニヤ
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 42m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Sachi Hamano
Kuninori Yamazaki, Hitomi Sawabe
Naoki Kaneko
Department Leadership Roster
Sachi Hamano
Director
Kuninori Yamazaki
Screenplay
Naoki Kaneko
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What is Yoshiko & Yuriko about?
Based on a true story, Yoshiko and Yuriko relates the journey and great love affair of Yoshiko, who was a renowned translator of Russian literature and drama, and Yuriko, who was a feminist novelist and great activist of the post-war democratic literature movement. Both have left huge marks on Japanese literary history. The two women shared a strong attraction to each other from their first meeting and enjoyed a powerful love affair. Yoshiko reveals that she's an out lesbian, whilst Yuriko is married (not altogether happily) to a well-known scholar - a situation she can't walk away from with ease.
Who directed Yoshiko & Yuriko?
Yoshiko & Yuriko was directed by Sachi Hamano.
Who stars in Yoshiko & Yuriko?
The principal cast of Yoshiko & Yuriko includes Nahana, Hitomi Toi, Ren Osugi, Kazuko Yoshiyuki, Yoriko Doguchi.
When was Yoshiko & Yuriko released and how long is it?
Yoshiko & Yuriko was released in 2011 with a total runtime of 1h 42m.