Bitter Sweet(2004)
A young couple in love prepares to marry, but--contrary to the popular stereotype--the woman develops a classic case of "cold feet" and seeks the advice of an older man. In no position to offer solid counsel since his own marriage is failing, he instead allows her to seduce him.
Movie: Bitter Sweet
Top 10 Billed Cast
Shoko
Kudo
Keiko Kudo
Yoshida Toru
Doctor
Takash Naito
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A young couple in love prepares to marry, but--contrary to the popular stereotype--the woman develops a classic case of "cold feet" and seeks the advice of an older man. In no position to offer solid counsel since his own marriage is failing, he instead allows her to seduce him.
Release Date
2004-10-12
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5.1
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