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Wife of a Spy
Who should I trust?
2020·1h 54m·★ 6.7
Japanese original
It’s 1940, and the population of Japan is divided over its entry into World War II. Satoko, the wife of a fabric merchant, is devoted to her husband but is beginning to suspect he’s up to something. Soon she allows herself to be drawn into a game in which she enigmatically conceals her intentions.
LUXEN Decision Guide
Does this fit your night?
A tension-first choice where uncertainty, investigation, or escalating pressure is a major part of the appeal.
Best fit
Who it is for
Best suited to viewers who want a plot with questions to chase rather than a purely relaxed watch.
Commitment
Standard sit-down · 1h 54m
Use the runtime as a quick check against how much time you have tonight.
Start here
Read the synopsis, then check the trailer.
Read the synopsis, then check the trailer, then use the drama and war cues to decide whether the tone fits.
Cast
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