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Movie poster: The Love of a Very Ordinary Wife (2013)
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The Love of a Very Ordinary Wife

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2013 · 87 min Romance
5.0 / 10 · TMDB

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.

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Original Title ごくつまの恋
Year 2013
Country Japan
Genre Romance
Director Hitoshi Ishikawa
Runtime 87 min.
Rating TMDB: 5.0/10 (1 votes)

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The film constructs its narrative on the tension between fragile romance and the harsh underworld. It relies on the neon-lit nightscape to mirror the characters' concealed yearnings and perils.

What lingers after viewing is a poignant tale where affection is tested by debt and fear. A bittersweet reminder that love often blooms in the most inhospitable soil. — MovieFinder Editorial

Director: Hitoshi Ishikawa

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With a warm drink on a quiet, drizzly evening — perfect for this tender, shadow-drenched romance.

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