Three Loves (1954): cast, story & where to watch
1954 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1954, Three Loves is a drama film directed by Masaki Kobayashi, running about 114 minutes.
What it’s about. In a mountain village, Heita, a translator's son, is a gifted boy but is shunned by the villagers. He can imitate birds' cry and befriends another boy who works in a brewery. Heita also finds solace in the village pastor Yasugi and his teacher Michiko, but they too have problems of their own.
Who’s in it. Three Loves stars Isuzu Yamada as Mother, Keiko Kishi as Michiko Satomi, Yūnosuke Itō as Father Yasugi and Shōji Mori as Heita Shima, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Three Loves 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 Three Loves page.
If you liked it. Fans of Three Loves tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Three Loves (1954)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Three Loves change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Three Loves worth watching?
- Three Loves holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Three Loves?
- Three Loves stars Isuzu Yamada, Keiko Kishi, Yūnosuke Itō, Shōji Mori and Isao Yamagata.
- When was Three Loves released?
- Three Loves was released in 1954, with a runtime of about 114 minutes.