Kakuregiku (2016)

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In the gripping drama Kakuregiku, housewife Ueshima Michiko finds her quiet life shattered when Yahagi Tae, her husband Shunpei’s lover, delivers signed divorce papers. Instead of backing down, Michiko strikes a bold deal: she will agree to the divorce if she becomes the proprietress of Hanazumi, a traditional Japanese-style restaurant by Lake Hamana. What Michiko does not realize is that Hanazumi is drowning in massive debt and on the verge of bankruptcy. To save the business from ruin, she is forced into an awkward, high-stakes partnership with her ex-husband Shunpei and his lover Tae. This unexpected trio must work together to keep the restaurant afloat. As Michiko transitions from a betrayed housewife into a resilient business leader, she faces a series of difficult challenges. Kakuregiku is a compelling story of survival and female empowerment, highlighting one woman's fierce battle against overwhelming odds to reclaim her destiny.

Country: Japanese

Status: Completed

Released: 2016

Genre:Drama