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Life lost its spark, and the marriage felt like a cage. Telling her husband she was going on a trip with coworkers, she sets off for a secret rendezvous. Guilt turns into raw desire as she lets a stranger take control, losing herself in an affair she can't turn back from.
The sense of immersion is incredible. It felt like I was actually on an affair trip with this woman. It’s very atmospheric. Some might point out that the train travel or the meal scenes at the ryokan are too long, but isn't that exactly what makes it feel real? The secret to fully enjoying this work is not to skip those travel scenes. Rather than just an AV for 'eroticism,' it’s a piece that captures the mood of an illicit romance. The choice not to show the male actor's face is a great touch, allowing the viewer to step into the protagonist's shoes. The scene where they embrace and kiss before leaving the room to check out, and the final parting at what I think is Tobu Asakusa Station, really tugged at my heartstrings. As someone who secretly has a crush on a coworker who looks just like this actress, it felt like I was enjoying a virtual affair with her.
The actress is terrible. Her face is completely that of an old lady, and her body is just a middle-aged auntie's. I had hoped the sex might be good, but I stopped watching during the first table scene. The cunnilingus felt dirty, too—I actually felt bad for the guy.
Marie Murata has a reserved vibe, but her body is quite erotic. The fact that she doesn't engage in over-the-top, flashy sex gives it a realistic, illicit affair-like allure. The bathing scene is sultry and sexy, and the farewell scene is quite poignant. If they had edited down the conversation scenes during transit, it might have been a perfect score!?