Three Faces of Love
惜春
“Silken strands symbolizing the beauty of traditional Japan....”
Synopsis
When a gifted Japanese craftsmen dies, his three daughters are summoned to decide who will take over the family ribbon business in this family drama. Only one daughter cares to carry on her father's work, but she is met with resistance from her stepmother. One sister cares nothing for the artisan tradition, while the other is an icy opportunist whose only love is for money. It is the daughter who cares the most for her father's work who wanders away in a symbolic journey of self discovery.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Noboru Nakamura
- Screenplay & Story
- Noboru Nakamura, Yumie Hiraiwa
- Original Score
- Masaru Satō
- Original Title
- 惜春
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Production Studios
- Shochiku
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Noboru Nakamura
Noboru Nakamura, Yumie Hiraiwa
Masaru Satō
Hiroshi Takemura
Keiichi Uraoka
Gin'ichi Kishimoto
Department Leadership Roster
Noboru Nakamura
Screenplay
Yumie Hiraiwa
Screenplay
Noboru Nakamura
Director
Masaru Satō
Original Music Composer
Gin'ichi Kishimoto
Producer
Hiroshi Takemura
Director of Photography
Keiichi Uraoka
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Frequently Asked Questions About Three Faces of Love
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What is Three Faces of Love about?
When a gifted Japanese craftsmen dies, his three daughters are summoned to decide who will take over the family ribbon business in this family drama. Only one daughter cares to carry on her father's work, but she is met with resistance from her stepmother. One sister cares nothing for the artisan tradition, while the other is an icy opportunist whose only love is for money. It is the daughter who cares the most for her father's work who wanders away in a symbolic journey of self discovery.
Who directed Three Faces of Love?
Three Faces of Love was directed by Noboru Nakamura.
Who stars in Three Faces of Love?
The principal cast of Three Faces of Love includes Michiyo Aratama, Yoshiko Kayama, Mariko Kaga, Mikijiro Hira, Mihoko Shibata.
When was Three Faces of Love released and how long is it?
Three Faces of Love was released in 1967 with a total runtime of 1h 36m.
Who composed the musical score for Three Faces of Love?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Three Faces of Love was composed by Masaru Satō.