Memory & Desire (1998)
This love should have lasted for ever
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.
Director: Niki Caro
Genre: Drama, Romance
Runtime: 89 min
Release Date: January 1, 1998
Cast
- Eugene Nomura - Keiji
- Yuri Kinugawa - Sayo
- Brenda Kendall - Jeanette
- Yoko Narahashi - Mrs Nakajima
- Joel Tobeck - Nod
- Rome Kanda - Tour Guide
- Norman Forsey - Fisherman #1
- Ian Hughes - West Coast Surfer
- Charley Murphy Samau
- John Paekau - Fisherman #3
Screenplay
- Niki Caro (Screenplay)
- Peter Wells (Original Story)
- Anne Kennedy (Script Editor)
Music: Peter Scholes
Cinematography: Dion Beebe
Editing: Margot Francis
Production: Frame Up Films
Country: New Zealand
Language: English, 日本語
Original Language: en
Keywords
woman director
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Memory & Desire about?
- 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.
- Who directed Memory & Desire?
- Memory & Desire was directed by Niki Caro.
- Who stars in Memory & Desire?
- Memory & Desire stars Eugene Nomura, Yuri Kinugawa, Brenda Kendall, Yoko Narahashi, Joel Tobeck, Rome Kanda.
- How long is Memory & Desire?
- Memory & Desire has a runtime of 1h 29m (89 minutes).
- What genre is Memory & Desire?
- Memory & Desire is a Drama, Romance film.
- Where was Memory & Desire produced?
- Memory & Desire was produced in New Zealand.