Satake Shigeyoshi (played by Toshinobu Sato), who hails from a rural area of Shinshu, marries Mioko (played by Mitsuyo Mejimo), a rich young lady from[Expand All]
Satake Shigeyoshi (played by Toshinobu Sato), who hails from a rural area of Shinshu, marries Mioko (played by Mitsuyo Mejimo), a rich young lady from the upper class. Their seven or eight years of marriage have not bridged the gap in their original backgrounds. Instead, due to the differences in their living habits, conflicts have arisen between them. In Satake, people don't care about their appearance, smoke cheap cigarettes, eat rice soaked in tea, and ride in third-class carriages. Miaozi couldn't stand her husband's "low-level" living habits and often went out for fun with her student friends behind his back. The conflict between the two intensified over their views on their niece's marriage. Miyako left without saying goodbye and went to her classmate's place in Kobe to clear her mind. Satake suddenly received a business trip to South America. When Mioko rushed back after receiving the telegram, she found that there was no one at home. When she finally felt down, Satake, whose flight was delayed and had to depart the next day, returned home. The couple had a special meal of tea-soaked rice together...[Collapse]
