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Mourning Wife

Mourning Wife

Sep 28, 2001 · 1h

Rated 4.5 out of 10

Director

Daisuke Gotô

Overview

Director Daisuke Goto, the master of the cinematic Pink Eiga, is back with this retelling of the classic film noir, The Postman Always Rings Twice. A married woman, tasked with running her handicapped husband’s failing printing business, meets a drifter and they fall in love. Soon a plan to murder the husband is put into motion and the forces of fate begin to show their hand. Featuring bravura filmmaking, fantastic performances and steamy sex, the Mourning Wife is a worthy follow up for any fan of Daisuke Goto’s masterpiece A Lonely Cow Weeps at Dawn.

About Mourning Wife

What is Mourning Wife about?

Director Daisuke Goto, the master of the cinematic Pink Eiga, is back with this retelling of the classic film noir, The Postman Always Rings Twice. A married woman, tasked with running her handicapped husband’s failing printing business, meets a drifter and they fall in love. Soon a plan to murder the husband is put into motion and the forces of fate begin to show their hand. Featuring bravura…

When was Mourning Wife released?

Mourning Wife was released on September 28, 2001.

How long is Mourning Wife?

Mourning Wife runs 1 hour (60 minutes).

Who directed Mourning Wife?

Mourning Wife was directed by Daisuke Gotô.

Who is in the cast of Mourning Wife?

The cast of Mourning Wife includes Mayuko Sasaki (Tomiko Tachibana), Keisaku Kimura (Ryûzô Sakata), Yoshikata Matsuki (Mamoru Tachibana), Koharu Yamasaki (Kyôko Yano) and Hôryû Nakamura (Akira).

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