Memory & Desire - 1999

Sayo and Keiji have eloped to New Zealand to marry, away from the interference of Keiji's disapproving mother in Japan. On their honeymoon, they have the freedom to express their love away from her repressive influence. However, on what should be the happiest of days, Keiji is drowned and Sayo must, by custom, return to live with her cruel and selfish mother-in-law.

89min
1999
16
Released
Trakio rating0.0/10
IMDB rating6.5/10

Cast

Yōko Narahashi profile pictureYōko NarahashiMrs Nakajima
Rome Kanda profile pictureRome KandaTour Guide
Norman Forsey profile pictureNorman ForseyFisherman #1
Ian Hughes profile pictureIan HughesWest Coast Surfer
Midori Takei profile pictureMidori TakeiSayo's Stepmother
Takeshi Ôbayashi profile pictureTakeshi ÔbayashiSayo's Father
John Cairney profile pictureJohn CairneyMarriage Celebrant
Sanae Nakahara profile pictureSanae NakaharaMrs Kuroda
Takashi Nakamura profile pictureTakashi NakamuraMr Sugimoto
Marek Sumich profile pictureMarek SumichSurfer #3

About Memory & Desire

Memory & Desire Overview

Sayo and Keiji have eloped to New Zealand to marry, away from the interference of Keiji's disapproving mother in Japan. On their honeymoon, they have the freedom to express their love away from her repressive influence. However, on what should be the happiest of days, Keiji is drowned and Sayo must, by custom, return to live with her cruel and selfish mother-in-law.

Age Rating: 16
Runtime: 89min

Extra details

Original Title: Memory & Desire
Original Language: English
Directed By: Niki Caro
Production Companies
Frame Up Films