Memory & Desire

Overview

Sayo and Keiji have eloped to New Zealand to marry, away from the interference of Keiji's disapproving mother in Japan. On their honeymoon, they have the freedom to express their love away from her repressive influence. However, on what should be the happiest of days, Keiji is drowned and Sayo must, by custom, return to live with her cruel and selfish mother-in-law.

Directed by Niki Caro

Top cast

Eugene Nomura

Keiji

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Yuri Kinugawa

Sayo

Brenda Kendall

Jeanette

Yoko Narahashi

Mrs Nakajima

Joel Tobeck

Nod

Rome Kanda

Tour Guide

Norman Forsey

Fisherman #1

Ian Hughes

West Coast Surfer

Charley Murphy Samau

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John Paekau

Fisherman #3

Senri Sakurai

Mr Kuroda

Midori Takei

Sayo's Stepmother

Joy Watson

Maude

Takeshi Ōbayashi

Sayo's Father

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Shiori Terada

Hiromi

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Timothy Lee

Sergeant

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Akiko Mori

Wedding Consultant

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Grant Rosoman

Surf Lifesaver

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Wayne McGoram

Fisherman #2

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John Hancox

Doctor

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