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The Love of a Very Ordinary Wife

2013·Movie
1h 27min
50
MediocreGoodWatch score

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Strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Tense

  • Tension7
  • Fast Pace6
  • Violence6

Heart

Romantic

Much of it is about family.

  • Romance8
  • Family Dynamics7
  • Pathos6

Humor

Some sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay5
  • Situational Comedy4
  • Cringe Humor4

World

Everyday modern life, crime, and family

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction7
  • Acting7
  • Dialogue Quality7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFriends NightPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchPure Escapism

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About

A young man, Keiji, loses at mahjong and has to work at a snack bar to pay off his debt. There he meets Yoko, a woman with a bewitching atmosphere, and falls in love with her at first sight. However, Yoko has a missing yakuza husband and she is forced to work in his place.
Yakuza RomanceRomantic DramaCrime EntanglementForbidden LoveHostess Bar SettingDebt & ConsequencesUnderworld ConflictGritty RomanceJapanese Cinema

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Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Is The Love of a Very Ordinary Wife worth watching?

50
MediocreGoodWatch score

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What is The Love of a Very Ordinary Wife rated?

ViolenceSexual content

Content advisories: violence and sexual content.

How long is The Love of a Very Ordinary Wife?

1 h 27 min

The Love of a Very Ordinary Wife runs 1 h 27 min.

What language is The Love of a Very Ordinary Wife in?

Japanese

It was made in Japanese. Produced in Japan.