Jan 01, 1998
89 min
Full-HD

Memory & Desire (1998)

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.

Category

Drama Romance

Country

New Zealand

Companies

Frame Up Films

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

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