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The Japanese Wife Next Door (2004): Cast

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The Japanese Wife Next Door is a 2004 comedy directed by Yutaka Ikejima, starring Naohiro Hirakawa as Takashi Ichinose, Reiko Yamaguchi and Kikujirō Honda. It runs 1 hour.

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The Japanese Wife Next Door (2004) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h (60 min)
Director
Yutaka Ikejima
Genre
Comedy
Original language
Japanese
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Japanese Wife Next Door About?

The premise of The Japanese Wife Next Door without spoilers.

Office worker Takashi spends an evening drinking with two women, Ryoko and Sakura. Soon after, circumstances lead him to marry Sakura. The newlyweds move into Takashi’s family house, which he shares with his sister, father and grandfather. Sakura’s unusually strong sexual appetite quickly creates friction within the household, unsettling the family’s routine.

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Cast & crew

The Japanese Wife Next Door Cast & Characters

Naohiro Hirakawa leads the cast as Takashi Ichinose, with Reiko Yamaguchi as Sakura Miyoshi and Kikujirō Honda as Mitsuo. Directed by Yutaka Ikejima; 6 actors are credited in all.

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More from Yutaka Ikejima

More films directed by Yutaka Ikejima: Educating Yuna, The Japanese Wife Next Door: Part 2 and Twilight Dinner.

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The Japanese Wife Next Door Also Known As

7 alternative titles, including “Tonari no okusan: Hirusagari no dairankô” and “Inran naru ichizoku: Dai-isshô - Chijin-tachi no tawamure”.

Also known as
  • Tonari no okusan: Hirusagari no dairankô
  • Inran naru ichizoku: Dai-isshô - Chijin-tachi no tawamure
  • Inran naru ichizoku: Haitoku serebu-zuma
  • 淫乱一族Vol.1:痴人们的嬉戏
  • A Esposa Japonesa da Porta ao Lado
  • Японската съпруга
  • Винаги Дашна

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The Japanese Wife Next Door FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of The Japanese Wife Next Door, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Japanese Wife Next Door?

The Japanese Wife Next Door runs 1 hour (60 minutes).

When was The Japanese Wife Next Door released?

The Japanese Wife Next Door was released on April 23, 2004.

Who directed The Japanese Wife Next Door?

The Japanese Wife Next Door was directed by Yutaka Ikejima.

More films by Yutaka Ikejima

Who is in the cast of The Japanese Wife Next Door?

The Japanese Wife Next Door stars Naohiro Hirakawa as Takashi Ichinose, Reiko Yamaguchi as Sakura Miyoshi and Kikujirō Honda as Mitsuo, among 6 credited actors.

Does The Japanese Wife Next Door have a post-credit scene?

No. The Japanese Wife Next Door has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is The Japanese Wife Next Door in?

The original language of The Japanese Wife Next Door is Japanese.

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