Office politics + matchmaking chaos in 1960s Japan? Sign me up.
The story follows Misako Kitaoka, a junior college graduate and Nitto Lease sales department employee, as she grows through work, love, and friendship. For the sake of the company's managing director and his wife, Misako recommends her colleague Tensuke Sone to Fusako, the managing director's daughter and best friend. Fusako and Sone meet at the executive director's Karuizawa villa, but for some reason Kensuke becomes angry when he learns that Misako is the one who recommended him...
Acting
Chieko Matsubara carries the era's working-woman energy flawlessly.
Costume
Mid-60s office fashion that slaps harder than it should.
Director
Noboru Kaji
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
This film captures the 'my boom' era of working women in 1960s Japan, when junior college graduates flooded offices but faced rigid social hierarchies.
Director Noboru Kaji was primarily known for TV work; this rare theatrical feature showcases his knack for ensemble relationship dynamics.
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