Modae
悶え
Synopsis
This unique melodrama depicts the anguish of a new wife whose husband confesses to her his infertility on their wedding night. The virgin wife, who spends her days in a state of unfulfillment, is gradually attracted to a young playboy, but she is unable to cross the line. One day, her husband proposes to have a child through artificial insemination.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Umetsugu Inoue
- Screenplay & Story
- Kazuo Funahashi, Taiko Hirabayashi
- Original Score
- Minoru Miki
- Original Title
- 悶え
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Production Studios
- Daiei Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Umetsugu Inoue
Kazuo Funahashi, Taiko Hirabayashi
Minoru Miki
Shoji Sekiguchi
Department Leadership Roster
Umetsugu Inoue
Director
Kazuo Funahashi
Writer
Taiko Hirabayashi
Writer
Minoru Miki
Original Music Composer
Shoji Sekiguchi
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About Modae
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Modae about?
This unique melodrama depicts the anguish of a new wife whose husband confesses to her his infertility on their wedding night. The virgin wife, who spends her days in a state of unfulfillment, is gradually attracted to a young playboy, but she is unable to cross the line. One day, her husband proposes to have a child through artificial insemination.
Who directed Modae?
Modae was directed by Umetsugu Inoue.
Who stars in Modae?
The principal cast of Modae includes Ayako Wakao, Masaya Takahashi, Yūsuke Kawazu, Kyōko Enami, Eiko Takashiro.
When was Modae released and how long is it?
Modae was released in 1964 with a total runtime of 1h 31m.
Who composed the musical score for Modae?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Modae was composed by Minoru Miki.