Love Under the Crucifix

Set in late 16th century Japan, "Love Under the Crucifix" is a poignant tale of forbidden love and faith, as Ogin, daughter of a renowned tea ceremony master, finds herself torn between her duty to society and her all-consuming passion for Christian daimyō Takayama Ukon. Against the backdrop of the Shogun's increasingly Anti-Christian politics, Ogin must navigate the treacherous world of feudal Japan, where loyalty, family, and faith are tested in ways she never imagined. Directed by acclaimed woman director Kinuyo Tanaka, this 1962 historical drama film is a powerful exploration of the human spirit and its capacity for love, courage, and self-sacrifice.