The Long Darkness

The Long Darkness (1972) is a drama, romance directed by Kei Kumai rated 6.5/10.

The relationship between Tetsuro, a university student from a disgraced, burdened family, and Shino, a waitress supporting her impoverished relatives. The couple decides to marry despite the significant emotional and social hardships each faces, viewing their love as a means to overcome the shame and despair inherited from their pasts.