Married Women Who Want a Taste
Married Women Who Want a Taste

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Married Women Who Want a Taste

2003
Movie
60 min
Japanese

The film is in a surreal style. The story involves a young high school teacher who has retired for marriage and seduces one of her former students. She prolongs the relationship by seeing the student whenever her husband leaves for work. Eventually she hides the student in a bedroom closet for more convenient access.

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IMDb4.6/10
Director: Jonathan KaplanGenres: Drama, Romance, Erotic

Plot Summary

A married woman, unhappy with her mundane life, embarks on a passionate affair with a younger man. As their relationship intensifies, she must navigate the complexities of her desires and the potential consequences for her marriage and family. The film explores themes of temptation, forbidden love, and the search for fulfillment outside societal expectations.

Critical Reception

Critical reception for 'Married Women Who Want a Taste' was largely dismissive, with many critics finding the plot predictable and the erotic elements gratuitous rather than insightful. While some acknowledged the performances, the film was generally seen as a formulaic entry in the erotic drama genre, failing to offer any substantial depth or originality.

What Reviewers Say

  • Lacks originality and depth.

  • Erotic scenes are often seen as gratuitous.

  • Performances are adequate but do not elevate the material.

Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce, but the limited available feedback suggests a mixed to negative reception, with viewers often citing a predictable storyline and a lack of compelling character development as primary drawbacks.

Fun Fact

The film was part of a wave of erotic thrillers and dramas that saw a rise in direct-to-video releases in the early 2000s, often featuring recognizable television actors in more mature roles.

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