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Lost Love (1978): cast, story & where to watch

1978 · Film · ★ 5.3

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Released in 1978, Lost Love is a drama film directed by Kazuo Kuroki, running about 106 minutes.

What it’s about. At a seaside city somewhere in the Tohoku area, the corpses of Nozomi, daughter of an affluent family, and Yamazaki, son of an engineer at the local nuclear power-plant, are found tied-to on a beach, as if they intended to commit double suicide. Nogami, a reporter, begins to investigate.

Who’s in it. Lost Love stars Jun Fubuki as Tsubasa Aoba, Jun Hamamura as Shigeru Aoba, Yoshio Harada as Sakata and Yudai Ishiyama as Mamoru Aoba, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, Lost Love has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Lost Love page.

If you liked it. Fans of Lost Love tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Lost Love (1978)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for Lost Love change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is Lost Love worth watching?
Lost Love holds an audience score of 5.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Lost Love?
Lost Love stars Jun Fubuki, Jun Hamamura, Yoshio Harada, Yudai Ishiyama and Kōjirō Kusanagi.
When was Lost Love released?
Lost Love was released in 1978, with a runtime of about 106 minutes.