The Long Darkness (1972)

The relationship between Tetsuro, a university student from a disgraced, burdened family, and Shino, a waitress supporting her impoverished relatives. The couple decides to marry despite the significant emotional and social hardships each faces, viewing their love as a means to overcome the shame and despair inherited from their pasts.

• Release Date: 1972-05-25
• Runtime: 2h 1min
• Production Company: Haiyuza Theater Company
• Production Country: Japan
• Director: Kei Kumai