Adapted from a novel by Kaoru Funayama
A young salaryman and his wife struggle within the confines of their passionless relationship while he embarks on an extramarital affair.
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From 1928 to 1946, the lives of 12 young people and their school teacher in a poor Japanese village are profoundly affected by historical events and personal circumstances.
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