Bridge to the Sun
Their love was a bridge between two worlds!
1961 · 113 min · ★ 6.9 · Drama, Romance, War
Tells the true story of American Gwen Terasaki, who falls in love with, then marries a Japanese diplomat. When World War II breaks out, they encounter animosity and trouble from both sides.
Directed by Étienne Périer · Written by Charles Kaufman
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Carroll Baker Gwen Terasaki -
James Shigeta Hidenari Terasaki -
James Yagi Hara -
Tetsuro Tamba Jiro - H Hiroshi Tomono Ishi
- Y Yoshiko Hiromura
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Sean Garrison Fred Tyson - R Ruth Masters Aunt Peggy
- N Nori Elisabeth Hermann Mako Terasaki
- E Emi Florence Hirsch Mako Terasaki
- L Lee Payant
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Yoko Takahashi
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