The Affair

The Affair

1967 · 97 min · ★ 6.6 · Drama, Romance

As a young woman, Oriko condemned her widowed mother for openly pursuing relationships with younger men. After her mother passes away, she finds herself in an unhappy, loveless marriage and begins to understand her mother’s actions.

Directed by Yoshishige Yoshida · Written by Yoshishige Yoshida

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