Love Under the Crucifix

A quiet, sorrowful period romance where duty and faith press down on forbidden love, leaving a lingering ache.

Directed by

Kinuyo Tanaka

Genres

Romance, Drama, History

Starring

Ineko Arima, Tatsuya Nakadai, Ganjirō Nakamura II

Overview

In sixteenth-century Japan, Ogin, daughter of celebrated tea master Sen no Rikyū, falls in love with Ukon Takayama, a married Christian samurai. As religious persecution and the demands of a patriarchal society close in around them, Ogin struggles to claim a life and a love of her own.

How it feels

Slow-burning and needs your attention.

About

Love, faith, betrayal, family

Content

Mild violence and sexual content. No gore or swearing.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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