Island of Loves(1982)
A Ilha dos Amores
Island of Loves Synopsis
This film depicts the life of the 19th-century Portuguese writer Wenceslau De Moraes by means of nine ancient ballads from China. The writer married a Chinese woman after he left his wife and family to go live in Macao. Later, he moved to Japan where he fell in love with a Japanese woman, staying in Japan for the rest of his life. Mixed in with the career and loves of Moraes is the history of Portugal at home and in its colonies.
Island of Loves (1982) is a drama film directed by Paulo Rocha, released on June 8, 1982 with a runtime of 2h 50m. It stars Luís Miguel Cintra, Clara Joana, Zita Duarte and Jorge Silva Melo. Viewers rate it 6.5 out of 10 across 9 ratings.
- Director:
- Paulo Rocha
- Writers:
- Tai Jung Kok, Luiza Neto Jorge, Moriaki Watanabe
- Producers:
- Paulo Rocha, Etsuko Takano
- Cinematographer:
- Elso Roque
- Production:
- Suma Filmes
- Status:
- Released
Island of Loves Cast & Crew
Main cast
Luís Miguel Cintra
as Wenceslau de Moraes
- Clara Joana
Clara Joana
as Isabel / Vénus
Zita Duarte
as Francesca
Jorge Silva Melo
as Painter
Paulo Rocha
as Camilo Pessanha
Yoshiko Mita
as O-Yoné
- Atsuko Murakumo
Atsuko Murakumo
as Ko-Haru
- Jun Toyokawa
Jun Toyokawa
as Asataro
- Erl Tenni
Erl Tenni
as Atchan
Wang Lai
as Chinese mother
Key crew
Directed by Paulo Rocha, written by Tai Jung Kok, Luiza Neto Jorge and Moriaki Watanabe, produced by Paulo Rocha and Etsuko Takano.
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Island of Loves Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.5/10 from 9 ratings.
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Island of Loves – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Island of Loves online?
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Island of Loves (1982) is available to stream on Filmin. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Island of Loves?
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The main cast of Island of Loves (1982) includes Luís Miguel Cintra, Clara Joana, Zita Duarte, Jorge Silva Melo and Paulo Rocha. The film was directed by Paulo Rocha. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Island of Loves released?
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Island of Loves was released on June 8, 1982 and runs for 2h 50m.
Is Island of Loves worth watching?
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Island of Loves (1982) holds an average rating of 6.5 out of 10 from 9 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.