A World For Two 1966
Aboard a Japanese passenger ship in the mid-1960s, investigative journalist Kawase senses something unsettling about a fellow traveler, Filipino national Hojo Shuichi.
Director: Akinori Matsuo
Cast
Yūjirō Ishihara
Ruriko Asaoka
Hideaki Nitani
Shōki Fukae
Nakajirō Tomita
Hideji Ōtaki
Keisuke Noro
Isao Yamagata
Shirō Yanase
Tomio Aoki
Frequently Asked Questions
What is A World For Two (1966) about?
The film follows journalist Kawase as he suspects a shipboard passenger is a fugitive named Hojo Shuichi, wanted for a crime committed fifteen years earlier. As Kawase pursues the truth, a young woman drawn into Hojo's web of deceit becomes caught between love and loyalty.
Who directed A World For Two?
Akinori Matsuo directed this searing crime-drama, known for his ability to weave suspenseful narratives within closed settings.
Who stars in A World For Two?
The film features legendary Japanese actor Yūjirō Ishihara, Ruriko Asaoka, Hideaki Nitani, Shōki Fukae, and Nakajirō Tomita in key roles.
Is A World For Two (1966) worth watching?
With its tight runtime and focus on moral ambiguity, *A World For Two* offers a gripping snapshot of 1960s Japanese crime drama. Fans of character-driven mysteries with a noir atmosphere will find much to appreciate.
How long is A World For Two?
The film runs for 91 minutes.
About A World For Two (1966) — A 1960s crime drama of identity and pursuit on the open sea
Aboard a Japanese passenger ship in the mid-1960s, investigative journalist Kawase senses something unsettling about a fellow traveler, Filipino national Hojo Shuichi. Their chance meeting on deck becomes the spark for a tense psychological drama as Kawase's instincts suspect Hojo is actually a fugitive—a man who vanished fifteen years earlier after a brutal crime. When Hojo manipulates a young female passenger, Reiko, into playing a fake reunion to mislead Kawase, the journalist isn't fooled for long. As the ship sails closer to Japan, Reiko finds herself torn between loyalty to Hojo and the truth Kawase is determined to uncover.
Director Akinori Matsuo crafts a moody, morally charged thriller where deception and redemption collide against the confined, oppressive atmosphere of the ocean liner. With its sharp focus on identity, guilt, and the blurred lines between hunter and hunted, *A World For Two (1966)* delivers a taut, character-driven mystery that lingers long after the final port call.
