Love in Ginza (1962): cast, story & where to watch
1962 · Film
Released in 1962, Love in Ginza is a romance film directed by Koreyoshi Kurahara, running about 93 minutes.
What it’s about. Hanjiro is a struggling painter that shares a tiny apartment in the back streets of Ginza with his jazz pianist friend who works at a bar. When he and his sweet heart, Hisako decide to get married, Hanjiro is faced with a tough decision. Needing to buy a ticket back home to tell his mother the good news, he compromises his creative principles for love and sells his portrait of Hisako. Hisako heads to the station to see him off, but gets hit by a car...
Who’s in it. Love in Ginza stars Yūjirō Ishihara, Ruriko Asaoka, Chiemi Eri and Jerry Fujio, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Love in Ginza page.
If you liked it. Fans of Love in Ginza tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Your Name., Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge and Cinema Paradiso.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Love in Ginza (1962)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Love in Ginza change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Love in Ginza?
- Love in Ginza stars Yūjirō Ishihara, Ruriko Asaoka, Chiemi Eri, Jerry Fujio and Masako Izumi.
- When was Love in Ginza released?
- Love in Ginza was released in 1962, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.