Flame of My Love

(1949)Directed by Kenji Mizoguchi84 minDrama, Romance

In 1880s Japan, women's struggle for equality rages on. Eiko Hirayama leaves Okayama for Tokyo, where she helps the fledgling Liberal Party and falls in love with its leader Kentaro Omoi, just as the party is being disbanded by the government.

Kinuyo Tanakaas Eiko Hirayama
Mitsuko Mitoas Chiyo
Kuniko Miyakeas Toshiko Kishida
Ichirō Sugaias Kentaro Omoi
Eitarō Ozawaas Ryuzo Hayase
SAShinobu Arakias Eiko's Father
Eijirō Tōnoas State Councillor Itô
Koreya Sendaas Prime Minister Inagaki