Cheating Wife: Wanting to be Loved
Cheating Wife: Wanting to be Loved

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Cheating Wife: Wanting to be Loved

2003
Movie
59 min
Japanese

Mio has been married for six years, arranged by her parents. Her husband, Tatsuro, is an antique dealer and is often away from home buying antiques overseas. He seems to love antiques more than his wife, and Mio feels lonely...

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Director: Yao Hsiao-FengGenres: Drama, Romance

Plot Summary

A woman married to a seemingly successful businessman finds herself yearning for emotional connection and love. Her dissatisfaction leads her into an affair, exploring the complexities of desire, betrayal, and the search for fulfillment within her marriage and personal life.

Critical Reception

This film was largely overlooked in international markets and received minimal critical attention. It is primarily known within its specific regional context, where it garnered some audience attention for its dramatic themes.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film attempts to explore the emotional turmoil of a woman in a loveless marriage.

  • Some viewers found the narrative compelling, while others felt it was predictable.

  • The acting performances were a mixed bag, with some praised for their depth.

Google audience: Audience reception data for this film is extremely limited, making it difficult to provide a summary of specific likes or dislikes.

Fun Fact

The film is part of a wave of Taiwanese dramas that explored contemporary marital and romantic issues in the late 20th and early 21st centuries.

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