Wife of a Spy
It’s 1940, and the population of Japan is divided over its entry into World War II. Satoko, the wife of a fabric merchant, is devoted to her husband but is beginning to suspect he’s up to something. Soon she allows herself to be drawn into a game in which she enigmatically conceals her intentions.
Director(s)
Kiyoshi Kurosawa
Yoshimasa Fujie
Where to watch
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Cast & crew
Yu Aoi
Satoko Fukuhara
Kiyoshi Kurosawa
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Ryota Bando
Fumio Takeshita
Issey Takahashi
Yūsaku Fukuhara
Sakichi Sato
Street vendor
Takashi Sasano
Doctor Nozaki
Yoshimasa Fujie
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Masahiro Higashide
Yasuharu Tsumori
Yuri Tsunematsu
Komako
Hyunri
Hiroko Kusakabe
Chuck Johnson
Bob
Maki Nishiyama
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Minosuke
Kanemura
Nihi
Foreign Business Supplier
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Reviews
Alunauwie
Set during World War II, this film delivers a compelling character-driven drama rather than a typical spy thriller, focusing on emotional conflict and moral dilemmas. With authentic period details and stellar performances—especially from Yu Aoi, whose nuanced portrayal earned her critical acclaim—the film immerses viewers in its tense historical setting. Despite a slow start and limited backstory for some characters, the story unfolds into a gripping and unpredictable finale worth the wait. Read the full review here: (Indonesian version : alunauwie.com)
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