An Unforgettable Affair (1978): cast, story & where to watch
1978 · Film · ★ 2
Released in 1978, An Unforgettable Affair is a drama film directed by Kichitaro Negishi, running about 73 minutes. “The first taste of forbidden fruit! Hate that led to the perfect crime!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Toshihiko, a high school boy, hates Kozo, his father, enough to kill him. His mother had lived in terror of him and, at last, broken in spirit, she had left and her pitiful departing figure is still seared in Toshihiko's mind. Soon, Kozo marries Asako who is young and beautiful. An idea forms in Toshihiko's mind to get even with his father for the shabby way he had treated his mother. He wonders if he can do it through Asako.
Who’s in it. An Unforgettable Affair stars Miyako Yamaguchi as Asako Sudo, Rokkō Toura as Kozo Sudo, Ако and Akemi Negishi, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 2.0/10, An Unforgettable Affair has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch An Unforgettable Affair page.
If you liked it. Fans of An Unforgettable Affair tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch An Unforgettable Affair (1978)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for An Unforgettable Affair change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is An Unforgettable Affair worth watching?
- An Unforgettable Affair holds an audience score of 2.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in An Unforgettable Affair?
- An Unforgettable Affair stars Miyako Yamaguchi, Rokkō Toura, Ако, Akemi Negishi and Shogo Kano.
- When was An Unforgettable Affair released?
- An Unforgettable Affair was released in 1978, with a runtime of about 73 minutes.