A Visage to Remember (1948): cast, story & where to watch
1948 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1948, A Visage to Remember is a drama film directed by Heinosuke Gosho, running about 96 minutes.
What it’s about. During his summer holiday, Kawasaki Ryuichi (Ryuzaki Ichiro), a handsome engineer in his late twenties, visits his teacher and mentor, Professor Inagaki (Sugai Ichiro), at his seaside home. There he meets the professor's lovely young wife, Sachiko (Hamada Yuriko), and is unsettled by the striking resemblance she bears to his wife, who died three years earlier. Attracted to Sachiko, he does his best to hide his feelings. The couple, however, senses a deep-seated melancholy in him. Attributing it to the loss of his wife, they urge him to marry their niece, Kaoru, but he is not interested. Shortly after, Fumiko , Sachiko's older sister, realizes that Sachiko and Kawasaki have feelings for each other, but she keeps her counsel. One day Kawasaki, Sachiko, and Kaoru go boating when a storm forces them to stay overnight at a hotel. Unable to sleep, Kawasaki takes a walk along the beach where he finds Sachiko, also unable to sleep. He declares his love for her.
Who’s in it. A Visage to Remember stars Ichirō Ryūzaki, Yuriko Hamada, Setsuko Wakayama and Ranko Akagi, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, A Visage to Remember has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch A Visage to Remember page.
If you liked it. Fans of A Visage to Remember tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch A Visage to Remember (1948)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for A Visage to Remember change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is A Visage to Remember worth watching?
- A Visage to Remember holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in A Visage to Remember?
- A Visage to Remember stars Ichirō Ryūzaki, Yuriko Hamada, Setsuko Wakayama, Ranko Akagi and Ichirō Sugai.
- When was A Visage to Remember released?
- A Visage to Remember was released in 1948, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.