Plot — What is Wife about?
Ten years into a marriage, the wife is disappointed by the husband's lack of financial success, meaning she has to work and can't treat herself and the husband finds the wife slovenly and mean-spirited: she neither cooks not cleans particularly well and is generally disagreeable. In turn, he alternately ignores her and treats her as a servant. Neither is particularly happy, not helped by their unsatisfactory lodgers. The husband is easily seduced by an ex-colleague, a widow with a small child who needs some security, and considers leaving his wife.
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Quick Facts
| Type | Movie |
| Released | 1953 |
| Genre | Drama |
| Language | Japanese |
| Runtime | 96 min |
| Audience Score | 72% (7.2/10, 11 votes) |
Wife — FAQ
Is Wife worth watching? Wife holds a 7.2/10 rating from 11 viewers. Ten years into a marriage, the wife is disappointed by the husband's lack of financial success, meaning she has to work and can't treat herself and the husband finds the wife slovenly and mean-spirited: she neither cooks
Who directed Wife? Directed by Mikio Naruse.
Who is in the cast of Wife? It stars Mieko Takamine, Ken Uehara, Rentaro Mikuni, Michiyo Aratama, Chieko Nakakita, Sanae Takasugi and more.
Where can I stream Wife? You can stream Wife on Criterion Channel. Availability may vary by region.
When did Wife release? It released in 1953.
