The Japanese Wife
The Japanese Wife (2010) is a romance, directed by Aparna Sen. It stars Rahul Bose and Chigusa Takaku. The 105-minute film holds an audience score of 6.6/10.
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What The Japanese Wife Is About
Snehamoy teaches mathematics in a Bengali village. Miyage lives in Japan, and the two exchange marriage vows entirely by post: she sends a ring, he sends vermilion and conch shell bangles. Fifteen years pass without a single meeting and the bond holds anyway. Then a young widow named Sandhya moves in with her eight year old son, and the arrangement is quietly tested. The teacher grows close to the boy, discovers what fatherhood feels like, and finds an unspoken understanding with Sandhya as well. Aparna Sen adapts Kunal Basu's story at a patient, low volume pace that trusts the viewer to sit still with restraint.
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What is The Japanese Wife about?
Snehamoy teaches mathematics in a Bengali village. Miyage lives in Japan, and the two exchange marriage vows entirely by post: she sends a ring, he sends vermilion and conch shell bangles.
Where can I watch The Japanese Wife?
The Japanese Wife is available to watch on digital platforms such as Apple TV Store. Current rent and buy options are listed in the "Where to Watch" section on this page.
How long is The Japanese Wife?
The Japanese Wife runs for 105 minutes (1h 45m).
When did The Japanese Wife come out?
The Japanese Wife was released in 2010.
Who directed The Japanese Wife?
The Japanese Wife was directed by Aparna Sen.
Who stars in The Japanese Wife?
The Japanese Wife stars Rahul Bose, Chigusa Takaku, Raima Sen, Moushumi Chatterjee.
What is The Japanese Wife's rating?
The Japanese Wife holds 7.6/10 on IMDb and 6.6/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 72 out of 100.
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