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Release Year1982
Runtime1h 08m
LanguageJapanese
CertificationNR
GenresDrama
Votes3
DirectorShun Nakahara
WritersYu Mitsui
TypeFeature Film
Rating4.3 out of 10
Cast8 credited
Also Known AsOkasare shigan
About Okasare shigan
A lonely interior designer navigates relationships between an overworked sleepy boyfriend, an older man who already has a mistress and her good looking boss. How is she to choose?
Directed by Shun Nakahara, Okasare shigan leans on a strong ensemble — Shōko Ariake, Reiko Natsu, Yuki Kazamatsuri — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about drama titles of 1982.
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