Film archive, 1967

Two in the Shadow

乱れ雲

Director Naruse Mikio

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Naruse's final film portrays the love between a woman who lost her husband in a traffic accident and the man responsible for the accident. The heroine's emotional journey as she is gradually falls in love with the man responsible, as well as their eventual parting, are portrayed with tense, masterful direction.

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Two in the Shadow 1 — ©1967 TOHO CO., LTD.

Two in the Shadow 2 — ©1967 TOHO CO., LTD.

Two in the Shadow 3 — ©1967 TOHO CO., LTD.

Film details

Director: Naruse Mikio
Country/Region: Japan
Year: 1967
Length: 108min
Original language: Japanese
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Director

Naruse Mikio

Born in 1905. Naruse made his directorial debut with Mr. and Mrs. Swordplay (1930) and established his reputation with Wife! Be Like a Rose! (1935). After WWII, he made numerous masterpieces including Repast (1951), Floating Clouds (1955), and Flowing (1956).

From Tokyo International Film Festival 2026, No. 39

Credits

Director: Naruse Mikio
Producer: Fujimoto Sanezumi, Kaneko Masakatsu
Screenplay: Yamada Nobuo
Cinematography: Aizawa Yuzuru
Production design: Chuko Satoshi
Music: Takemitsu Toru
Cast: Kayama Yuzo, Tsukasa Yoko, Kusabue Mitsuko, Tsuchiya Yoshio
Distributor in Japan: TOHO CO., LTD.

Festival appearances1

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Scattered Clouds 4K Digitally Remastered VersionTokyo International Film Festival 2026, No. 39Japanese Classics

Festival history1

东京国际电影节, 2026Japanese Classics, Official selection

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