Love and Faith (1978): cast, story & where to watch
1978 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 1978, Love and Faith is a drama film directed by Kei Kumai, running about 154 minutes.
What it’s about. Sen Rikyu is a ceremonial tea master who advises warlord Hideyoshi in sixteenth-century feudal Japan. His daughter, the beautiful Lady Ogin, has an unrequited love for Lord Ukon, who has angered Hideyoshi by becoming a Christian convert. Ogin's father Rikyu also displeases Hideyoshi by opposing the warlord's plan to invade China and Korea. When the animalistic Hideyoshi is rejected by Ogin, he threatens her and her father with arrest and worse.
Who’s in it. Love and Faith stars Ryoko Nakano as Lady Ogin, Takashi Shimura as Sen Rikyu, Atsuo Nakamura as Soji Yamagami and Takeshi Katō, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, Love and Faith 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 Love and Faith page.
If you liked it. Fans of Love and Faith tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Love and Faith (1978)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Love and Faith change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Love and Faith worth watching?
- Love and Faith holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Love and Faith?
- Love and Faith stars Ryoko Nakano, Takashi Shimura, Atsuo Nakamura, Takeshi Katō and Daijirō Harada.
- When was Love and Faith released?
- Love and Faith was released in 1978, with a runtime of about 154 minutes.