Bonds of Love(1969)
愛のきずな
Bonds of Love Synopsis
Adapted from the Seicho Matsumoto story "Tazutazushi". Ryohei Suzuki, a manager at a travel company, is married to his superior's daughter, but tires of their authority over his life. A chance encounter with Yukiko Hirai one rainy night brings a new romance into Ryohei's life, and he and Yukiko fall deeply in love. Yukiko, however, reveals that she has a violent husband in prison - with only a week left until his release. Ryohei, desperate to maintain his social standing, brings Yukiko to the mountains in Nagano and sets in motion an unthinkable, tragic chain of events.
Bonds of Love (1969) is a thriller, drama and mystery film directed by Takashi Tsuboshima, released on February 15, 1969 with a runtime of 1h 38m. It stars Mari Sono, Makoto Fujita, Chisako Hara and Yuka Yoshida. Viewers rate it 9.0 out of 10 across 1 ratings.
- Director:
- Takashi Tsuboshima
- Writers:
- Takashi Tsuboshima, Ei Ogawa, Seicho Matsumoto
- Cinematographer:
- Shōji Utsumi
- Production:
- Toei Company
- Status:
- Released
Bonds of Love Cast & Crew
Main cast
Mari Sono
as Yukiko Hirai
Makoto Fujita
as Ryohei Suzuki
Chisako Hara
as Sanae Suzuki
- Yuka Yoshida
Yuka Yoshida
as Mina Suzuki
Makoto Satō
as Kenji Hirai
Kyū Sazanka
as Hamuro
- Kazuya Oguri
Kazuya Oguri
as General Affairs Section Chief
Sachio Sakai
as Miyata
- Yoshio Katsube
Yoshio Katsube
as Kaizuka
Wataru Ōmae
as Horikawa
- Akiyoshi Kitaura
Akiyoshi Kitaura
as Yoshino
Maki Kawamura
as Female Secretary
Key crew
Directed by Takashi Tsuboshima, written by Takashi Tsuboshima, Ei Ogawa and Seicho Matsumoto.
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Bonds of Love Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 9.0/10 from 1 ratings.
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Bonds of Love – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Bonds of Love online?
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Who stars in Bonds of Love?
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The main cast of Bonds of Love (1969) includes Mari Sono, Makoto Fujita, Chisako Hara, Yuka Yoshida and Makoto Satō. The film was directed by Takashi Tsuboshima. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Bonds of Love released?
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Bonds of Love was released on February 15, 1969 and runs for 1h 38m.
Is Bonds of Love worth watching?
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Bonds of Love (1969) holds an average rating of 9.0 out of 10 from 1 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and mystery films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.