結婚

Set in postwar Japan, this poignant melodrama from director Mikio Naruse revolves around a young woman named Noriko who finds herself torn between her duty to her family and her desire to marry the man she loves. In order to keep her family financially afloat, Noriko is forced to postpone her marriage plans and continue working at her dead-end job, while her sweetheart patiently stands by her side. Naruse's sensitive direction and nuanced performances capture the emotional turmoil of the characters as they navigate the challenges of postwar society and fight for their love.