Plot Explained Spoilers guaranteed!
Plot Explained

Browse by genre

The Crucified Lovers (1954) movie poster

Plot Summary

The Crucified Lovers (1954) Plot Summary Explained

Release, runtime and language
1954 · 102 mins · Japanese
Loading streaming availability…
Directed by
Kenji Mizoguchi
Starring
Kyôko Kagawa, Chieko Naniwa, Ichirô Sugai, Eitarô Shindô, Kimiko Tachibana, Satoshi Mikami

Set in 17th‑century Kyoto, the story explores the painful conflict between outward reputation and inner desire. When the scroll‑maker’s wife is wrongly accused of an affair with his most trusted employee, the two escape the city together, only to discover a deep, unexpected love amid their flight.

On this page (4)
  1. 1 Where to watch
  2. 2 What happens: full plot
  3. 3 Movies like The Crucified Lovers
  4. 4 Every angle
Loading streaming availability…

Full plot summary

The Crucified Lovers (1954) Plot Summary Coming Soon

We are working on the full plot summary and ending explained of The Crucified Lovers (1954). Check back soon, or request it now to move it up the list.

Request this summary

If you liked this

Movies Like The Crucified Lovers

Similar movies to The Crucified Lovers: the same genre, themes or kind of story. Each one comes with its own plot summary, timeline and ending explained.

Browse all movie summaries

Every angle

The Crucified Lovers (1954) Explained: Plot, Timeline & Characters

Everything about The Crucified Lovers in one place: what happens in the plot summary, the timeline in chronological order, the characters and meaning. What's After the Movie adds the cast, box office and post-credit scenes.

Coming soon on iOS and Android

The Plot Explained Movie Summary App

Plot summaries, endings explained and timelines on your phone. Catch up on any movie in minutes, save your favorites and never miss a twist again.

Be the first to know when we launch. Your email stays private, always.

Learn more about the app