Immortal Love (1961): cast, story & where to watch
1961 · Film · ★ 7.6
Released in 1961, Immortal Love is a drama and romance film directed by Keisuke Kinoshita, running about 103 minutes.
What it’s about. The year is 1932, and a woman, whose tenant-farmer fiancé is fighting in China, is raped by the landowner's son, who has returned from the war with a crippling injury, and then forced into marriage with him. In four more chapters, presented over three decades, their children undertake their own searches for love, while the parents try to make each other as miserable as possible.
Who’s in it. Immortal Love stars Hideko Takamine as Sadako, Keiji Sada as Takashi, Tatsuya Nakadai as Heibei and Nobuko Otowa as Tomoko, Takashi's wife, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.6/10, Immortal Love has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Immortal Love page.
If you liked it. Fans of Immortal Love tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Immortal Love (1961)?
- In US, Immortal Love is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Immortal Love worth watching?
- Immortal Love holds an audience score of 7.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Immortal Love?
- Immortal Love stars Hideko Takamine, Keiji Sada, Tatsuya Nakadai, Nobuko Otowa and Akira Ishihama.
- When was Immortal Love released?
- Immortal Love was released in 1961, with a runtime of about 103 minutes.