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Where to watch The Long Darkness (1972) in the UK

Name: The Long Darkness
Genre: Drama, Romance
Released: 1972-05-25
Duration: 121 min
Rating: 6.4
Cast: Komaki Kurihara, Gō Katō, Yasushi Nagata, Hisako Takihana, Kinzō Shin

The Long Darkness (1972) is not currently listed on any UK streaming, rental, or purchase service. Last verified on 8 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.

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.

Film
1972
121 min
★ 6.4/10 TMDB
Drama
Romance

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Cast & crew

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DirectorKei Kumai

WritersKei Kumai, Keiji Hasebe

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