Modori River

Set during the Taisho Romanticism era, this drama follows the life of Takeha, a brilliant and free-spirited poet. The story focuses on the relationship between this ambitious man and the various women who devoted themselves to his goals.

Directed by Tatsumi Kumashiro, the film arrived in 1983 after his earlier works, including The World of Geisha, The Woman with Red Hair, and Mister, Missus, Miss Lonely. It preceded his 1987 production, Bedtime Eyes. The screenplay was written by Haruhiko Arai. The movie features an ensemble cast including Kenichi Hagiwara as Gakuyo Sonoda, alongside Mariko Fuji, Mieko Harada, Kanako Higuchi, Mariko Kaga, and Shino Ikenami.

The Japanese production has a runtime of 137 minutes and blends elements of romance, crime, and drama. On TMDB, the film holds a rating of 5.7/10 based on 3 votes.