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Epitaph to My Love 1961

Status
Released
Runtime
90 minutes
Director
Masahiro Shinoda
Network
Shochiku
★ TMDB users: 7.8/10 Drama Released
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What is Epitaph to My Love?

Epitaph to My Love is a film first released in 1961. Catalogued under Drama.

Type
Film
Year
1961
Status
Released
Runtime
90 minutes
Release date
May 16, 1961
Studios
Shochiku
Genres
Drama
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Rating
★ TMDB users: 7.8/10
Episode runtime
~90 minutes
Status
Released
Network
Shochiku

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Overview

Epitaph to My Love is a film first released in 1961. Catalogued under Drama. Produced and broadcast by Shochiku. Current status: Released.

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Should you watch it?

“A reporter's love is tested when his fiancée loses her memory after a crash.”

Reasons to watch
  • Emotional romance with memory loss drama
  • Based on Ayako Sono’s acclaimed story
  • Classic 1960s Japanese melodrama
Keep in mind
  • Pacing reflects 1960s style
  • May feel dated to modern viewers

Watch it if you enjoy classic Japanese romance dramas that explore love and memory.

The film’s emotional melodrama and memory‑loss theme make it suitable for mature audiences.

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What is the central conflict?

The romance is challenged when the woman loses her memory after an accident.

Who are the main characters?

Ishihara Kiyoshi, a young reporter, and Chiee, a coffee‑shop waitress.

Is the film based on existing work?

Yes, it adapts a story by Ayako Sono, turned into a melodrama by Shinoda Masahiro and Terayama Shuji.

What genre does the film belong to?

It is a Japanese drama/romance film released in 1961.

How long is the movie?

The runtime is approximately ninety minutes.

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