The Key
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1997 · 1h 35m · Drama · Japan
Ikuko is a mature, reserved Kyoto woman married for many years to a respectable, now-middle-aged man. The only problem in their relationship has been that her husband is dissatisfied with her lack of passion during lovemaking. All this changes after they meet the young Mr. Kimura
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Toshiharu Ikeda5.9Smart score
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