Love and Duty
義務と演技
Synopsis
Two married couples struggle to cope with their sex lives. Kenji and Misaki, a seemingly happy married couple, lead a sexless life. Misaki, whose numerous seductions have been turned down by her husband Kenji, longs for a way to solve their sexless marriage. On the other hand, Shoko, a career oriented woman, is annoyed by the constant sexual attention she receives from her husband Yoshihiko, who believes fulfilling Shoko’s sexual needs is the greatest expression of love. When a chance meeting brings Kenji and Shoko together in a passionate affair, they suddenly find themselves re-examining their lives and struggling to understand what is truly important.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Haruo Ichikura
- Screenplay & Story
- Yo Takeyama
- Original Score
- Yuji Ohno
- Original Title
- 義務と演技
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 48m
- Production Studios
- TBS, Toei Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Haruo Ichikura
Yo Takeyama, Makiko Uchidate
Yuji Ohno
Seizō Sengen
Yoshihiro Kojima, Kazuya Hamana, Jun'ichi Shindô
Department Leadership Roster
Yoshihiro Kojima
Producer
Haruo Ichikura
Director
Seizō Sengen
Director of Photography
Kazuya Hamana
Producer
Yo Takeyama
Screenplay
Jun'ichi Shindô
Producer
Yuji Ohno
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Love and Duty
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Love and Duty about?
Two married couples struggle to cope with their sex lives. Kenji and Misaki, a seemingly happy married couple, lead a sexless life. Misaki, whose numerous seductions have been turned down by her husband Kenji, longs for a way to solve their sexless marriage. On the other hand, Shoko, a career oriented woman, is annoyed by the constant sexual attention she receives from her husband Yoshihiko, who believes fulfilling Shoko’s sexual needs is the greatest expression of love. When a chance meeting brings Kenji and Shoko together in a passionate affair, they suddenly find themselves re-examining their lives and struggling to understand what is truly important.
Who directed Love and Duty?
Love and Duty was directed by Haruo Ichikura.
Who stars in Love and Duty?
The principal cast of Love and Duty includes Hiroshi Tachi, Misa Shimizu, Tetta Sugimoto, Reiko Takashima, Eri Watanabe.
When was Love and Duty released and how long is it?
Love and Duty was released in 1997 with a total runtime of 1h 48m.
Who composed the musical score for Love and Duty?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Love and Duty was composed by Yuji Ohno.