Two married couples struggle to cope with their sex lives. Kenji and Misaki, a seemingly happy married couple, lead a sexless life. Misaki, whose numerous seductions have been turned down by her husband Kenji, longs for a way to solve their sexless marriage. On the other hand, Shoko, a career oriented woman, is annoyed by the constant sexual attention she receives from her husband Yoshihiko, who believes fulfilling Shoko’s sexual needs is the greatest expression of love. When a chance meeting brings Kenji and Shoko together in a passionate affair, they suddenly find themselves re-examining their lives and struggling to understand what is truly important.
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Hiroshi Tachi
Kenji Okura
Known for
A Family
Fullmetal Alchemist: The Revenge of Scar
Misa Shimizu
Shoko Takeda
Known for
The Eel
Warm Water Under a Red Bridge
Tetta Sugimoto
Yoshihiko Takeda
Known for
Departures
Reincarnation
Reiko Takashima
Misaki Okura
Known for
Yakuza Apocalypse
Space Battleship Yamato
Eri Watanabe
Rieko Matsuda
Known for
Mary and The Witch's Flower
Shall We Dance?
Kei Tani
Saeki
Known for
After Life
Samurai Fiction
Yuki Kazamatsuri
Known for
Kill Bill: Vol. 1
Kill Bill: The Whole Bloody Affair
Haruo Ichikura Director · Yo Takeyama Screenplay Makiko Uchidate Story
First release February 15, 1997 · Produced in Japan · Production Toei Company
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TBS
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Toei Company
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Japan
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Original title
義務と演技
Original language
Japanese
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Japanese
Release dates
Japan · February 15, 1997
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No release date listed for United States.
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