Based on a novel by Iwai Shimako, Jiyuu Renai (a.k.a. Bluestockings)is set during the days of Japan’s male-dominated Taisho Era (1912-1926), when it was difficult for women to have both love and a career. Yuichiro is the son of a wealthy merchant family, who’s happily married to Akiko. When Akiko’s friend Kiyoko gets divorced, Akiko decides to help her find a job in Yuichiro’s company. Akiko even lends Kiyoko her kimono for the interview. But upon seeing Kiyoko, Yuichiro is immediately smitten. |
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Ratings: | IMDB: 7.2/10 | |
Released: | January 23, 2005 | |
Runtime: | 117 min | |
Genres: | Drama | |
Cast: | Mark Chinnery Etsushi Toyokawa Yoshino Kimura Kyoko Hasegawa | |
Crew: | Shimako Iwai Masato Harada | |
ΜΥΓΑΣ : I saw the trailer. Something is off.