The Women movie poster

The Women

May 21, 2021 1h 37m 6.6/10 (4 votes)

Released 5 years ago in 2021. The Women is a drama film. directed by Nobuteru Uchida.

Starring Yukiko Shinohara, Kana Kurashina, and Atsuko Takahata

Synopsis

Misaki lives in a rural town situated among lush, green mountains beneath a clear blue sky. Despite graduating from a university in Tokyo, she was unable to find the job she hoped for due to the lack of employment opportunities that befell her generation. Just about everything has gone badly for her and now she is on the verge of turning 40. However, she has dreams of marrying her aging, handicapped mother Mitsuko's care worker, Naoki, who pays visits to their home. Her clandestine meetings with Naoki are one of Misaki's oases from Mitsuko's harsh day-to-day verbal abuse. The other is the bee farm run by her childhood friend Kaori. The honey Kaori diligently works to make is sweet, mild, and soothing. But then Misaki is cruelly betrayed by Naoki. And Kaori abruptly dies. These events drive Misaki's heart to the brink of bursting. "Why did she have to die? "

Quick Facts

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Release Date May 21, 2021 4 years ago
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Runtime 1h 37m 97 minutes total
User Rating 6.6/10 Good (4 votes)
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Language Japanese Original language
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Country Japan Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
JA

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Women about?

Misaki lives in a rural town situated among lush, green mountains beneath a clear blue sky. Despite graduating from a university in Tokyo, she was unable to find the job she hoped for due to the la...

Who directed The Women?

The Women was directed by Nobuteru Uchida.

How long is The Women?

The Women has a runtime of 1 hours and 37 minutes (97 minutes total).

When was The Women released?

The Women was released on May 21, 2021 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in The Women?

The main cast of The Women includes Yukiko Shinohara, Kana Kurashina, Atsuko Takahata, Sahel Rosa, Manako Tsutsui.