Yoshiko & Yuriko (2011)

Yoshiko & Yuriko (2011) poster

Based on a true story, Yoshiko and Yuriko relates the journey and great love affair of Yoshiko, who was a renowned translator of Russian literature and drama, and Yuriko, who was a feminist novelist and great activist of the post-war democratic literature movement. Both have left huge marks on Japanese literary history. The two women shared a strong attraction to each other from their first meeting and enjoyed a powerful love affair. Yoshiko reveals that she's an out lesbian, whilst Yuriko is married (not altogether happily) to a well-known scholar - a situation she can't walk away from with ease.

Director: Sachi Hamano
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 102 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Country: Japan
Language: 日本語
Original Language: ja

Themes

LGBT Identity and Love Struggle

Keywords

based on novel or book, biography, lesbian relationship, lgbt, woman director, girls' love (gl)

More Films by Director: Sachi Hamano
More Films in Genre: Drama

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Yoshiko & Yuriko about?
Based on a true story, Yoshiko and Yuriko relates the journey and great love affair of Yoshiko, who was a renowned translator of Russian literature and drama, and Yuriko, who was a feminist novelist and great activist of the post-war democratic literature movement. Both have left huge marks on Japanese literary history. The two women shared a strong attraction to each other from their first meeting and enjoyed a powerful love affair. Yoshiko reveals that she's an out lesbian, whilst Yuriko is married (not altogether happily) to a well-known scholar - a situation she can't walk away from with ease.
Who directed Yoshiko & Yuriko?
Yoshiko & Yuriko was directed by Sachi Hamano.
Who stars in Yoshiko & Yuriko?
Yoshiko & Yuriko stars Nahana, Hitomi Toi, Ren Osugi, Kazuko Yoshiyuki, Yoriko Doguchi.
How long is Yoshiko & Yuriko?
Yoshiko & Yuriko has a runtime of 1h 42m (102 minutes).
What genre is Yoshiko & Yuriko?
Yoshiko & Yuriko is a Drama film.
Where was Yoshiko & Yuriko produced?
Yoshiko & Yuriko was produced in Japan.
What are the themes of Yoshiko & Yuriko?
The themes of Yoshiko & Yuriko include: LGBT Identity and Love Struggle.