Housewife's Afternoon Delight
Housewife's Afternoon Delight

Housewife's Afternoon Delight

2010Movie70 minJapanese

Sayaka is a sexually frustrated housewife whose husband rarely talks and is always busy with work. But she soon finds an antidote to her loneliness and boredom in the form of a door-to-door salesman in this erotic drama.

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IMDb5.8/10
Rotten Tomatoes65%
Director: Jill SolowayGenres: Comedy, Drama

Plot Summary

This film follows a lonely and isolated housewife who finds herself increasingly drawn into the unconventional world of her younger sister. As she navigates a complex and often awkward relationship with her sister and her sister's friends, she begins to question her own life choices and desires. The story explores themes of identity, sexuality, and the search for fulfillment outside traditional societal expectations.

Critical Reception

Housewife's Afternoon Delight received a mixed to positive reception from critics, with many praising its unique premise and the performances of its lead actors. Some found the film's tone and narrative progression to be uneven, but generally, it was seen as an interesting exploration of female desire and independence.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its bold exploration of female sexuality and unconventional relationships.
  • Noted for strong performances, particularly from the younger cast members.
  • Some critics found the pacing and narrative focus to be somewhat underdeveloped.

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Fun Fact

The film's title is a direct reference to the 1955 film 'A Summer Place', which featured the iconic song 'Theme from A Summer Place' that was commonly nicknamed 'A Summer Place'.

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