---
title: "Lost Paradise"
year: 1997
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/lost-paradise-1997"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 68606
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 119
community_rating: 6.0
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Lost Paradise (1997) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/lost-paradise-1997

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Lost Paradise is a film first released in 1997. Catalogued under Drama, Romance. Produced and broadcast by KADOKAWA Shoten, Toei Company, Mitsui & Co.. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A veteran newspaper reporter seeks escape through an illicit relationship."

### Why Watch
- features dramatic performances
- explores complex relationships

### Caveats & Content Note
- contains mature themes
- depicts marital infidelity
- Tone & Suitability: The film carries an R15+ rating and contains mature romantic themes.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: drama, romance

## Streaming Availability Matrix

Direct streaming licensing updates dynamically. Consult the live tracking interface at https://www.archytele.com/show/lost-paradise-1997#watch.

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Yoshimitsu Morita
- **Networks / Studios**: KADOKAWA Shoten, Toei Company, Mitsui & Co.

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Koji Yakusho** as *Shoichiro Kuki*
- **Hitomi Kuroki** as *Rinko Matsubaro*
- **Akira Terao** as *Kinugawa*
- **Toshio Shiba** as *Haruhiko Matsubara*
- **Tomoko Hoshino** as *Fumie Kuki*
- **Yoshino Kimura** as *Chika*
- **Kazuya Kosaka** as *Suzuki*
- **Morio Agata** as *Yokoyama*
- **Kenjirou Ishimaru** as *Muramatsu*
- **Chiaki Hara** as *Ms. Miyata*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: When was Lost Paradise released?
It was released on May 10, 1997 in Japan.

### Q: What is the runtime of the film?
The film has a runtime of 1 hour and 59 minutes.

### Q: What genres does the film belong to?
The film belongs to the drama and romance genres.

### Q: What is Kuki's profession?
Kuki is a veteran newspaper reporter who was shuffled off to a book-development branch.

### Q: Why do Kuki and Rinko start a relationship?
They find the passion that is no longer present in their respective marriages.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Lost Paradise — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/68606)

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*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*