Temptation of Angel

Temptation of Angel is a Japanese drama that portrays the simple, affectionate daily life of a couple living together. The story focuses on the warmth of their relationship and presents a cinematic version of the real-life romance between the two lead actors.

The film was directed by Toshiya Fujita, who also co-wrote the screenplay with Tatsuo Kobayashi. Within Fujita's filmography, this project follows his 1977 film Girl’s Pleasure: Man Hunting and precedes his 1982 work The Unspoiled Diamond. Produced by Nobuhiko Obayashi, the movie stars Momoe Yamaguchi as Keiko Sano and Tomokazu Miura as Kohei Uesugi. This production marked the first time the two actors worked together on screen after publicly announcing their relationship.

Released in December 1979 with a runtime of 109 minutes, the film has received a modest reception from viewers. On IMDb, it holds a rating of 5.9/10 based on 29 votes.