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Wife of a Spy
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Wife of a Spy

Who should I trust?
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User Score102 ratings
TMDB 6.716+20201h 54mJapanese
DramaWarThriller

Synopsis

It’s 1940, and the population of Japan is divided over its entry into World War II. Satoko, the wife of a fabric merchant, is devoted to her husband but is beginning to suspect he’s up to something. Soon she allows herself to be drawn into a game in which she enigmatically conceals her intentions.

Director
Kiyoshi KurosawaFrom TMDB credits
Studio
C&I entertainment17 production companies
Release
October 16, 2020Released
Box Office

Top Cast

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Yu Aoi
Yu Aoi
Satoko Fukuhara
Issey Takahashi
Issey Takahashi
Yūsaku Fukuhara
Masahiro Higashide
Masahiro Higashide
Yasuharu Tsumori
Ryota Bando
Ryota Bando
Fumio Takeshita
Yuri Tsunematsu
Yuri Tsunematsu
Komako
Hyunri
Hyunri
Hiroko Kusakabe
Takashi Sasano
Takashi Sasano
Doctor Nozaki
Sakichi Sato
Sakichi Sato
Street vendor

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Reviews

From TMDB users
Alunauwie
Sep 24, 2025

Set during World War II, this film delivers a compelling character-driven drama rather than a typical spy thriller, focusing on emotional conflict and moral dilemmas. With authentic period details and stellar performances—especially from Yu Aoi, whose nuanced portrayal earned her critical acclaim—the film immerses viewers in its tense historical setting. Despite a slow start and limited backstory for some characters, the story unfolds into a gripping and unpredictable finale worth the wait. Read the full review here: (Indonesian version : alunauwie.com)

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