Movie: Memory & Desire

Top 10 Billed Cast

Eugene Nomura
野村祐人

Keiji

Yuri Kinugawa
Yuri Kinugawa

Sayo

Brenda Kendall
Brenda Kendall

Jeanette

Yōko Narahashi
Yōko Narahashi

Mrs Nakajima

Joel Tobeck
Joel Tobeck

Nod

Rome Kanda
Rome Kanda

Tour Guide

Norman Forsey
Norman Forsey

Fisherman #1

Ian Hughes
Ian Hughes

West Coast Surfer

Charley Murphy Samau
Charley Murphy Samau

John Paekau
John Paekau

Fisherman #3

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    Sayo and Keiji have eloped to New Zealand to marry, away from the interference of Keiji's disapproving mother in Japan. On their honeymoon, they have the freedom to express their love away from her repressive influence. However, on what should be the happiest of days, Keiji is drowned and Sayo must, by custom, return to live with her cruel and selfish mother-in-law.

  • Release Date

    1998-01-01

  • Average

    4.8

  • Rating:

    2.4 starts
  • Tagline

    This love should have lasted for ever

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  • Languages:

    English日本語
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