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The Japanese Wife(2010)

Hindi100 minstheatrical

The Japanese Wife is a 2010 Hindi romantic drama film directed by Aparna Sen. It stars Rahul Bose as Snehamoy and Chigusa Takaku as Miyagi. The story follows a rural Indian schoolteacher who falls in love with a Japanese woman through an exchange of letters. They marry over the phone without ever meeting. The film explores themes of long-distance love, grief, and the power of imagination. It is based on a short story by Kunal Basu. The film received critical acclaim for its gentle storytelling and strong performances. It was released in India on 9 April 2010.

Director:Aparna Sen
Filmed In:West Bengal, India; Japan

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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
9 April 2010
Director
Aparna Sen
Language
Hindi
Runtime
1h 40m
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Storyline

A shy schoolteacher in rural Bengal begins writing letters to a Japanese woman. Over time, they fall deeply in love. They marry over the phone, promising to meet someday. But distance, money, and illness keep them apart. Can their love survive without ever seeing each other?

Love knows no distance.

Film Details

100Minutes
HindiLanguage
UCertificate
Release Date9 April 2010
Release Typetheatrical
Filmed InWest Bengal, India; Japan

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