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The Most Valuable Wife

1959 · 95 min Comedy Drama
7.5 / 10 · TMDB

Kyoko is the third daughter of the Nonomiya family, a very ordinary family. Momoko, the eldest daughter, is married to Ichiro, the president of Mihara Shoji, and Riko, the second daughter, is married to Jiro, the managing director, and they plot to marry Kyoko to Saburo, the third son of the Mihara family. Kyoko is angry at the marriage talk that is being pushed forward without her permission, and declares that she "definitely won't get married," but before she knows it, she begins to become aware of the other person...

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Original Title 最高殊勲夫人
Year 1959
Country Japan
Genre Comedy, Drama
Director Yasuzō Masumura
Runtime 95 min.
Rating TMDB: 7.5/10 (4 votes)

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The Most Valuable Wife is a very strong film rated 7.5/10. Great direction and performances make this one well worth adding to your watchlist.

A high rating speaks for itself — this film found its audience and didn't let them down. Trust the collective taste.

A classic from 1959. They don't make them like this anymore — which is exactly why you should watch it. Best for: any evening when you want quality cinema with no compromises.

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