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Seisaku's Wife

1965·Movie
1h 34min
75
GreatGoodWatch score

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A touch of humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Tension5
  • Fast Pace5
  • Adrenaline4

Heart

Moving and melancholic

Much of it is about family.

  • Pathos7
  • Melancholy7
  • Family Dynamics7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Dark Humor3
  • Situational Comedy2

World

History and family

  • World Immersion6
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Rewatchability4

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Character Depth7
  • Direction6
  • Acting6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Music Composition6
  • Editing5

Who it's for

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On the eve of the Russo-Japanese war at the beginning of the 20th century, small-town girl Okane has married an old wealthy man to escape a life of poverty.
Japanese Historical DramaEarly 20th CenturyFamily and PovertySocial CommentaryEmotional ResilienceWife's SacrificeMelancholyPathos

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Is Seisaku's Wife worth watching?

75
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 75/100 (IMDb 7.7). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is Seisaku's Wife?

1 h 34 min

Seisaku's Wife runs 1 h 34 min.

Is Seisaku's Wife based on a true story?

No. It's adapted from a novel.

What language is Seisaku's Wife in?

Japanese

It was made in Japanese. Produced in Japan.