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Wafuku jukujo no seiseikatsu: Nijû sanjû yonjussai
Harue, the owner of an antique shop, is asked by an apprentice painter to sell a painting his late husband had done of him, but since he can't sell it, he ends up acting as a model. Akiko, the head of a tea ceremony school, is approached by her apprentice Matsutoya one day and decides to give him advice on sex. Natsumi becomes the second wife of a snack bar owner, but his son is her ex-girlfriend. She can't stop him from going wild... An omnibus collection of beautiful women in kimono! Includes three works with themes of widows, married women, and stepmothers.
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Plot Summary
The film follows the life of a woman in her late twenties and early thirties, exploring her romantic entanglements and personal growth. As she navigates societal expectations and her own desires, she encounters various individuals who influence her journey towards self-discovery. The narrative delves into the complexities of adult relationships and the search for happiness.
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The title roughly translates to 'The Daily Lives of Virtuous Women: Twenty, Thirty, Forty Years Old,' suggesting a focus on the maturation of women across different age groups.
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