Pumpkin and Mayonnaise (2017)

Other name: 南瓜とマヨネーズ

Description:

Pumpkin and Mayonnaise delves into the difficult choices made for love and ambition. The story centers on Tsuchida, who secretly works at a host club, even becoming a customer's mistress, to support her live-in boyfriend Seiichi. Seiichi is an aspiring musician caught in an unemployment slump, unable to create new music. Their fragile existence faces a major turning point when Seiichi uncovers the truth about Tsuchida's secret earnings. This shocking discovery shatters his complacency, motivating him to finally seek employment and change his ways. Amidst this upheaval, Tsuchida experiences an unexpected reunion with Hagio, a past lover she has never truly been able to forget, adding a complicated romantic dilemma to her already tumultuous life. This film explores themes of sacrifice, difficult truths, and the enduring power of past connections.

Director: Masanori Tominaga

Country: Japanese

Status: Completed

Released: 2017

Genre:Drama