Love and Duty

Love and Duty

108 mins | Drama | Feb. 15, 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.

Love and Duty

108 mins | Drama | Feb. 15, 1997

Love and Duty
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.
Producers TBS, Toei Company, Ltd.
Original title 義務と演技
Directors Haruo Ichikura
Writers Makiko Uchidate, Yo Takeyama

Cast

Hiroshi Tachi

as Kenji Okura

Misa Shimizu

as Shoko Takeda

Tetta Sugimoto

as Yoshihiko Takeda

Reiko Takashima

as Misaki Okura

Eri Watanabe

as Rieko Matsuda

Kei Tani

as Saeki