A Passionate Heart (1990): cast, story & where to watch
1990 · Film · ★ 2
Released in 1990, A Passionate Heart is a notable film directed by Kazuo Aoyagi, running about 60 minutes.
What it’s about. Detective Ooki is investigating the murder of the head of the Shimoda clan, and the disappearance of his best friend, Detective Kobori. Miyata, the president of the Monma clan, who was in a war with the Shimoda clan, is arrested as a suspect, but he denies the charges. Just as the case seems to be going on for a long time, information comes to light that the Shimoda clan is smuggling drugs from Thailand, and that the boy who was carrying the drugs and Iijima, the dead leader of the clan, had a gay relationship. Furthermore, the fact that Kobori had been in contact with the boy comes to light. Ohki, who believes that the key to the case lies in Thailand, heads for Thailand.
Who’s in it. A Passionate Heart stars Nao Sanada as Detective Oki, Masato Kudo as Kobori, Oki's friend, TOM as Vietnamese refugee and TONG as Vietnamese refugee, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 2.0/10, A Passionate Heart has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch A Passionate Heart page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch A Passionate Heart (1990)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for A Passionate Heart change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is A Passionate Heart worth watching?
- A Passionate Heart holds an audience score of 2.0 out of 10. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in A Passionate Heart?
- A Passionate Heart stars Nao Sanada, Masato Kudo, TOM, TONG and NOY.
- When was A Passionate Heart released?
- A Passionate Heart was released in 1990, with a runtime of about 60 minutes.