Fruit of Love

Fruit of Love

The fifth entry in the "Love Stories" series, in which six directors explore various romantic possibilities.

2014 · 93 min · ★ 5.2 · Drama, Mystery, Romance

In order to repay the debts of her beloved husband, Mariko requests a loan from her former classmate Anzai who has become a successful entrepreneur. In return, she agrees to live with him for three months. She learns of his loneliness, and her attraction to him grows.

Directed by Satoshi Kaneda · Written by Yoshiyuki Morita

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