The Bride of Rip Van Winkle (2016)

Other name: リップヴァンウィンクルの花嫁 serial edition, Rip Van Winkle no Hanayome, The Bride of Rip Van Winkle Serial Edition, Rip Van Winkle's Bride

Description:

The Bride of Rip Van Winkle is a captivating drama that follows Nanami, a dispatched teaching staff member played by Haru Kuroki, who meets Tetsuya through SNS and decides to marry him. Lacking a large family, Nanami hires Nandemo Ya, an agency run by Amuro, played by Gou Ayano, to provide fake relatives for her wedding. However, her dream marriage quickly crumbles when Nanami discovers Tetsuya is having an affair. In a shocking twist, her mother-in-law Kayako falsely accuses Nanami of infidelity, forcing her to leave her home. Left with nothing, Nanami turns to Amuro again, who helps her survive by offering a series of odd part-time jobs. This gripping film explores themes of identity, betrayal, and resilience.

Director: Iwai Shunji [岩井俊二]

Country: Japanese

Status: Completed

Released: 2016

Genre:Drama; Family; life