Love and Duty (1997)
Two married couples struggle to cope with their sex lives. Kenji and Misaki, a seemingly happy married couple, lead a sexless life. Misaki, whose numerous seductions have been turned down by her husband Kenji, longs for a way to solve their sexless marriage. On the other hand, Shoko, a career oriented woman, is annoyed by the constant sexual attention she receives from her husband Yoshihiko, who believes fulfilling Shoko’s sexual needs is the greatest expression of love. When a chance meeting brings Kenji and Shoko together in a passionate affair, they suddenly find themselves re-examining their lives and struggling to understand what is truly important.
Director:
Haruo Ichikura
Writer:
Yo Takeyama
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Hiroshi Tachi as Kenji Okura |
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Misa Shimizu as Shoko Takeda |
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Tetta Sugimoto as Yoshihiko Takeda |
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Reiko Takashima as Misaki Okura |
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Eri Watanabe as Rieko Matsuda |
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Kei Tani as Saeki |
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Yuki Kazamatsuri as |
| Writing | Yo Takeyama | Screenplay |
| Production | Kazuya Hamana | Producer |
| Production | Yoshihiro Kojima | Producer |
| Writing | Makiko Uchidate | Original Story |
| Camera | Seizō Sengen | Director of Photography |
| Production | Jun'ichi Shindô | Producer |
| Sound | Yuji Ohno | Original Music Composer |
| Directing | Haruo Ichikura | Director |