The Tree of Love
1938, Japanese. Directed by Hiromasa Nomura.
A young doctor, Kozo Tsumura, falls for young nurse Katsue Takaishi. But she's got a secret: she's a widow with a son. Kozo and Katsue decide to run away to Kyoto, but her child suddenly became sick and she just missed the train and Kozo. She makes it to Kyoto finally, but is unable to meet him. Plus she isn't accepted into Kyoto society. She goes back to her hometown and tries to forget him. She quits the hospital to concentrate on her singing. She makes her professional debut with the hit "Aizen Katsura". Kozo is in the audience.
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Japanese
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- Released
- 15 September 1938
- Original title
- 愛染かつら
- Country
- Japan
- Written by
- Kōgo Noda
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What The Tree of Love is based on
The Tree of Love is adapted from a novel.
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The Tree of Love runs 89 minutes (1h 29m).
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The Tree of Love isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 15 September 1938. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Tree of Love?
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Who directed The Tree of Love?
The Tree of Love (1938) was directed by Hiromasa Nomura and stars Kinuyo Tanaka, Ken Uehara, Shin Saburi.
What is The Tree of Love based on?
The Tree of Love is adapted from a novel.