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**Full of "Women's Happiness"!**
Charming young women blossoming with love and passion! A grand, lively masterpiece featuring a luxurious cast!
This is a youth epic based on Yojiro Ishizaka’s original work, themed around marriage and sex among young generations.
Starring Nikkatsu youth stars such as Sayuri Yoshinaga, Masako Izumi, Tetsuya Watanabe, Mitsuo Hamada, and Ryo Tarō Sugii, all appearing together.

In addition to the main cast, Pinky and the Killers, who gained popularity with "Koi no Kisetsu" and "Namida no Kisetsu," make a special appearance.
Directed by Takashi Saito, renowned for his expertise in entertainment films, the movie cheerfully depicts parent-child affection and friendship among young people.

To commemorate Sayuri Yoshinaga’s 65th anniversary of her screen debut, this timeless classic is finally being released in a package for the first time!

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**【Yoshinaga Sayuri: 65th Anniversary of Film Debut Project】**
Yoshinaga Sayuri Blu-ray & DVD Series "Youth and Pure Love" Second Release!
In celebration of Yoshinaga Sayuri’s 65th anniversary of her screen debut, a special project titled "Yoshinaga Sayuri’s 'Nikkatsu Youth Era'" will be held over two years starting April 2024.

This commemorative project features a multifaceted approach, including the release of official photo books, special screenings at classic cinemas, and the launch of video products, focusing on her works from the 1960s when she rose from Nikkatsu’s debut to become a major star.

The video products are titled "Yoshinaga Sayuri Nikkatsu Debut 65th Anniversary Blu-ray & DVD Series 'Youth and Pure Love'," with many titles being released for the first time in Blu-ray and HD formats, showcasing Yoshinaga’s representative works in sequence.

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**【Yoshinaga Sayuri: 65th Anniversary of Film Debut Project】** also includes the simultaneous release of official photo books and special screenings, creating a multi-dimensional excitement.

- **Photo Book:**
*"Yoshinaga Sayuri: Youth Era Photo Collection"* (Published by Bungeishunju, Edited by Fumiaki Asakura + Nikkatsu)
Scheduled for release on June 6, 2024 (Price: 3,520 yen including tax)
A luxurious, complete preservation edition covering all of Yoshinaga Sayuri’s works during her Nikkatsu era, from her debut in 1960 to "Shin Dobugawa Gakkyu" in 1976.
Supervised by Yoshinaga herself, this book features carefully selected photos from her entire Nikkatsu filmography.
As a special feature, it includes a rare roundtable discussion with actresses Ruriko Ito, Chikako Susumu, and Kumiko Mizumori, all from Nikkatsu.

- **Video Products:**
*"Yoshinaga Sayuri Nikkatsu Debut 65th Anniversary Blu-ray & DVD Series 'Youth and Pure Love'"*
**Distributor:** Nikkatsu
**Sales:** Happinet Media Marketing

- **First Release:**
"Yoshinaga Sayuri & Mitsuo Hamada 'Pure Love Blu-ray Box'" scheduled for April 26, 2024.

- **Second Release:**
Featuring 2 titles on Blu-ray and 4 titles on DVD, selected from her 79 Nikkatsu films, including classics like *"Aoi Sankan"* (Blue Mountain Range), a youth film based on Yojiro Ishizaka’s newspaper novel, *"Aa Himeyuri no To"* (Oh, Himeyuri Tower) depicting the Okinawa war tragedy, and *"Seishun no Toori"* (Youth’s Passage), a romantic youth film with Yoshinaga and Hamada.
Scheduled for November 8, 2024.

- **Third Release:**
Also featuring 2 titles on Blu-ray and 4 on DVD, selected from her entire 79-film career, including *"Izu no Odoriko"* (The Izu Dancer), based on Yasunari Kawabata’s novel, *"Wakai Hito"* (Young People), a high school youth film starring Ishihara Yujiro, and *"Chichi to Musume no Uta"* (Father and Daughter’s Song), a heartfelt human drama about a girl who remains smiling despite poverty.
Scheduled for January 8, 2025.

Further releases of new Blu-ray and DVD titles are planned.

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**Photo Book Release Commemoration Event a Great Success!**
Yoshinaga Sayuri appears in numerous media outlets!

On May 24, 2024, at Shin Bungeiza, a commemorative event for the publication of the "Yoshinaga Sayuri: Youth Era Photo Collection" was held.
The event was a full house, with many media outlets covering it, and Yoshinaga Sayuri appeared, sharing her memories of her first visit to Nikkatsu Studios. She recalled, "I thought I would study hard in high school, but on the day of my entrance ceremony, I went to Nikkatsu Studios. I still remember that day. Nikkatsu told me I would only appear in two films a year, but the next year I ended up in 16, so I couldn’t attend school much. Still, Nikkatsu became like my school."

She expressed her feelings about the Blu-ray release, saying, "It feels like the golden age of Nikkatsu has come back. I can’t believe I’ve come this far to celebrate the 65th anniversary."

The event was covered by four TV media outlets, six sports newspapers, and 26 web media, spreading information about the package.

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**Comments received for the "Yoshinaga Sayuri: 65th Anniversary of Film Debut Project"**
"My first visit to Nikkatsu Studios was on my high school entrance day. I changed from my uniform into casual clothes, dressed up as best as I could, and took the bus to the studio. From that day on, Nikkatsu became my second school."

"In my debut film, I kept trembling while handing coffee to Keiichiro Akagi and kept making NG takes. I was cared for overnight by Izumi Ashikawa, like a goddess of mercy. Hamada Mitsuo, who skillfully caught my awkward straight balls with inside work, and kind senior and junior colleagues, all made my days fulfilling. There were worries and joys, but I truly felt I was living my youth at Nikkatsu."

"Director Kiro Urayama once told me, 'If you have any trouble, consult your teacher.' His words still resonate with me. I am still continuing as an actress today. What I learned during my Nikkatsu days continues to live on."

"Now, my youth photo collection has been completed. Please enjoy my precious youth."

**Yoshinaga Sayuri**

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**Story**
In a quiet mansion town, the Kashiwazaki family, which retains the appearance of old times, quietly stands.
The elder sister, Minako (Sayuri Yoshinaga), is a shy girl always dressed in modest kimono.
In contrast, the younger sister, Kanako (Masako Izumi), is a modern girl working in a factory’s broadcasting department.
Kanako has many boyfriends and is the complete opposite of her sister.

One day, each of the two brothers brings their respective classmates’ older brothers to introduce to the family.
The overlapping of the matchmaking days causes chaos in the Kashiwazaki household.
Everyone is impressed by Minako, who has become stunningly beautiful in a flashy kimono.

The visiting brothers are:
- Ichio Sakamoto, the eldest son of Sakamoto Hospital, a somewhat absent-minded genius (Mitsuo Hamada).
- Tadayoshi Yaguchi, a sharp and excellent securities broker (Ryo Sugii).

Coincidentally, they are former high school classmates.
Both brothers are very enthusiastic about Minako and Kanako and plan to visit the Kashiwazaki house again the following Sunday.

At that time, they learn that Ichio’s father, Tetsuji, has fallen ill, and Ichio makes an unexpected proposal...

**Cast**
Sayuri Yoshinaga, Mitsuo Hamada, Masako Izumi, Ryo Sugii, Akira Kawaguchi, Jūkichi Uno, Tetsuya Watanabe

**Staff**
Director: Takashi Saito
Original work: Yojiro Ishizaka ("Gold Thread, Silver Thread")
Planning: Seiō Sakaue
Screenplay: Katsuji Miki, Toshio Kamata
Cinematography: Yoshihiro Yamazaki
Lighting: Masahiro Takashima
Sound: Saburō Takahashi
Art: Takegen Sakaguchi
Editing: Mitsuo Kondo
Assistant Director: Yukihiko Kondo
Music: Taichirō Kosugi

**Includes**
- Original theatrical trailer
- Photo gallery
- Picture disc specifications

*Design, bonuses, and specifications are all subject to change without notice. The release may differ from initial announcements. Bonuses and specifications vary by title. Please understand.*

(C)1969 Nikkatsu Corporation