Love and Duty (1997): cast, story & where to watch
1997 · Film
Released in 1997, Love and Duty is a drama film directed by Haruo Ichikura, running about 108 minutes.
What it’s about. Two married couples struggle to cope with their sex lives. Kenji and Misaki, a seemingly happy married couple, lead a sexless life. Misaki, whose numerous seductions have been turned down by her husband Kenji, longs for a way to solve their sexless marriage. On the other hand, Shoko, a career oriented woman, is annoyed by the constant sexual attention she receives from her husband Yoshihiko, who believes fulfilling Shoko’s sexual needs is the greatest expression of love. When a chance meeting brings Kenji and Shoko together in a passionate affair, they suddenly find themselves re-examining their lives and struggling to understand what is truly important.
Who’s in it. Love and Duty stars Hiroshi Tachi as Kenji Okura, Misa Shimizu as Shoko Takeda, Tetta Sugimoto as Yoshihiko Takeda and Reiko Takashima as Misaki Okura, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Love and Duty page.
If you liked it. Fans of Love and Duty tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Love and Duty (1997)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Love and Duty change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Love and Duty?
- Love and Duty stars Hiroshi Tachi, Misa Shimizu, Tetta Sugimoto, Reiko Takashima and Eri Watanabe.
- When was Love and Duty released?
- Love and Duty was released in 1997, with a runtime of about 108 minutes.