Island of Loves (1982)
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.
Director: Paulo Rocha
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 170 min
Release Date: June 8, 1982
Cast
- Luís Miguel Cintra - Wenceslau de Moraes
- Clara Joana - Isabel / Vénus
- Zita Duarte - Francesca
- Jorge Silva Melo - Painter
- Paulo Rocha - Camilo Pessanha
- Yoshiko Mita - O-Yoné
- Atsuko Murakumo - Ko-Haru
- Jun Toyokawa - Asataro
- Erl Tenni - Atchan
- Wang Lai - Chinese mother
Screenplay
- Sumiko Haneda (Dialogue)
- Luiza Neto Jorge (Dialogue)
- Tai Jung Kok (Dialogue)
- Moriaki Watanabe (Dialogue)
- Paulo Rocha (Screenplay)
Music: Paulo Brandão
Cinematography: Acácio de Almeida, Kōzō Okazaki
Production: Suma Filmes
Country: Japan, Portugal
Language: 日本語, Português
Original Language: pt
Keywords
japan, portugal
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Island of Loves about?
- 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.
- Who directed Island of Loves?
- Island of Loves was directed by Paulo Rocha.
- Who stars in Island of Loves?
- Island of Loves stars Luís Miguel Cintra, Clara Joana, Zita Duarte, Jorge Silva Melo, Paulo Rocha, Yoshiko Mita.
- How long is Island of Loves?
- Island of Loves has a runtime of 2h 50m (170 minutes).
- What genre is Island of Loves?
- Island of Loves is a Drama film.
- Where was Island of Loves produced?
- Island of Loves was produced in Japan, Portugal.