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The War and a Woman

20131h 38mJunichi Inoue
IMDb 6.4
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Set towards the end of World War II, Nomura (Masatoshi Nagase) is a writer who is in despair. A woman works in bar and is a former prostitute. Many years ago, her father sold her to a brothel due to the family's severe financial hardships. The writer and the woman then agree to live as husband and wife until the war ends. The woman doesn't feel sexual pleasures due to her past, while the man lusts for the woman's body. Meanwhile, Ohira (Jun Murakami) fought for Japan in China. He participated in unconscionable acts against civilians in the name of war. He returns to Japan with only one arm. Ohira then begins to prey on innocent women.

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What is The War and a Woman (2013) about?

Set towards the end of World War II, Nomura (Masatoshi Nagase) is a writer who is in despair. A woman works in bar and is a former prostitute. Many years ago, her father sold her to a brothel due to the family's severe financial hardships. The writer and the woman then agree to live as husband and wife until the war ends. The woman doesn't feel sexual pleasures due to her past, while the man…

Who stars in The War and a Woman?

The War and a Woman stars Noriko Eguchi (Woman), Masatoshi Nagase (Nomura), Jun Murakami (Ohira), Akira Emoto (client of woman), Mikiya Sanada (disabled soldier). The film was directed by Junichi Inoue.

How long is The War and a Woman?

The War and a Woman has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 2013.

Is The War and a Woman worth watching?

The War and a Woman holds an IMDb rating of 6.4/10. Fans of Drama are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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