Underplayed Gems

The Mountain Pass of Love and Hate (1934)

The Mountain Pass of Love and Hate poster
Directed by
Kenji Mizoguchi
Genre
drama film
Country
Japan
Runtime
1h 42m
Rating
8.0 of 10 from 1 voters
Elsewhere
IMDb
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The catalogue in 3D

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How it feels

Two people navigate a difficult relationship set against a rural backdrop. Their struggle involves love, sacrifice, and societal pressures.

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What happens

Aizō Tōge (愛憎峠), sometimes referred to in English as The Mountain Pass of Love and Hate, is a 1934 Japanese drama film directed by Kenji Mizoguchi. The screenplay was written by Matsutarō Kawaguchi, based on his own novel. It is considered a lost film. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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