Marital Relations
Originally released in 1955. Marital Relations is a drama film. directed by Shirō Toyoda. With a runtime of 2h 1m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Hisaya Morishige, Chikage Awashima, and Yōko Tsukasa
Synopsis
Ryukichi, the pampered heir to a cosmetics wholesaler, abandons his wife and child to pursue a scandalous affair with a famous geisha named Choko. This betrayal leads his father to disown him, leaving the unskilled Ryukichi with no way to earn a living. To keep them afloat, Choko is forced to continue working as a geisha while secretly scraping together a nest egg to start their own business. However, Ryukichi remains trapped in his hedonistic lifestyle, eventually squandering Choko’s hard-earned savings on his own self-indulgence.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 13, 1955
70 years ago
Runtime
2h 1m
121 minutes total
User Rating
5.2/10
Mixed (6 votes)
Language
Japanese
Original language
Country
Japan
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- JA
Production Companies
- TOHO
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Marital Relations about?
Ryukichi, the pampered heir to a cosmetics wholesaler, abandons his wife and child to pursue a scandalous affair with a famous geisha named Choko. This betrayal leads his father to disown him, l...
Who directed Marital Relations?
Marital Relations was directed by Shirō Toyoda.
How long is Marital Relations?
Marital Relations has a runtime of 2 hours and 1 minutes (121 minutes total).
When was Marital Relations released?
Marital Relations was released on September 13, 1955 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Marital Relations?
The main cast of Marital Relations includes Hisaya Morishige, Chikage Awashima, Yōko Tsukasa, Haruo Tanaka, Eiko Miyoshi.