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First Gentleman

2021 Romance
4.5 / 10 · TMDB

Hiyori (Kei Tanaka) is an ornithologist (expert on birds). His wife is Rinko (Miki Nakatani). She is the leader the minority opposition party. One morning, Hiyori is about to travel to an isolated island to watch birds on a 10 day trip. Before he leaves, Rinko asks him if she becomes the prime minister would he be inconvenienced. Hiyori then goes on his bird watching trip. During this time, he is completely isolated from the outside world. When he returns home, his wife Rinko is now the prime minister of the country. She is also the first ever female prime minister of Japan. Suddenly, Hiyori is now the first gentleman of the country. He decides to support his wife, but he finds himself caught up in unexpected circumstances.

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Original Title 総理の夫
Year 2021
Country Japan
Genre Romance
Director Hayato Kawai
Rating TMDB: 4.5/10 (5 votes)

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The film constructs a romantic comedy by contrasting private life with the public sphere, relying on an unconventional gender role reversal. It explores how personal relationships withstand the pressure of historical significance and media scrutiny.

What lingers after the viewing is a gentle reflection on partnership and the quiet sacrifices made behind the scenes of power, where the most meaningful support is often invisible to the public eye. — MovieFinder Editorial

Director: Hayato Kawai

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