| The Japanese Wife | |
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| Directed by | Aparna Sen |
| Screenplay by | Aparna Sen |
| Story by | Kunal Basu |
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| Cinematography | Anay Goswamy |
| Edited by | Raviranjan Maitra |
| Music by | Sagar Desai |
| Distributed by | Saregama Films |
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Running time | 105 minutes |
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The Japanese Wife is a 2010 Indian romantic drama film written and directed by Bengali filmmaker Aparna Sen. It stars Rahul Bose, Raima Sen and Moushumi Chatterjee, and Japanese actress Chigusa Takaku in the title role. It is in English, Bengali and Japanese.[2] The film was originally scheduled for release in October 2008,[3] but the release was delayed until 9 April 2010.
The story revolves around a young Bengali village school teacher (Rahul Bose) marrying his Japanese pen friend (Chigusa Takaku) over letters and remaining true and loyal to her throughout his life, while actually never meeting her.
- ^ "Aparna Sen's 'The Japanese Wife' to be released on April 9". Outlook India. 24 February 2010. Archived from the original on 18 July 2011. Retrieved 25 February 2010.
- ^ "Hindustan Times". Aparna Sen Next film. Archived from the original on 25 January 2013. Retrieved 24 March 2007.
- ^ "Hindustan Times". The Japanese wife hits theatres in October. Archived from the original on 30 January 2008. Retrieved 30 January 2008.