Seisaku's Wife
Seisaku's Wife

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Seisaku's Wife

1965
Movie
94 min
Japanese

On the eve of the Russo-Japanese war at the beginning of the 20th century, small-town girl Okane has married an old wealthy man to escape a life of poverty.

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IMDb7.1/10
Director: Yasunari KawabataGenres: Drama

Plot Summary

Set in a small Japanese village, the story follows a young woman named Seisaku who is married to an older, wealthy man. Her life takes a turn when she falls in love with a younger man, leading to a complex and tragic entanglement. The film explores themes of desire, societal expectations, and the consequences of forbidden love in post-war Japan.

Critical Reception

Seisaku's Wife was a critically acclaimed film, particularly noted for its sensitive portrayal of female desire and its artistic direction. It garnered attention for its nuanced exploration of social taboos and emotional complexities, earning praise for its performances and atmospheric storytelling.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its subtle exploration of complex female emotions.

  • Acclaimed for its artistic direction and evocative atmosphere.

  • Noted for its poignant depiction of societal constraints and forbidden desires.

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Fun Fact

The film is based on a short story by Nobel Prize-winning author Yasunari Kawabata, though he is credited as director here, he did not write the original story.

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