After the Fever (2023)

Other name: 熱のあとに, Netsu no Ato ni

Description:

After the Fever plunges into a compelling narrative centered on Sanae, who serves a prison sentence after a failed attempt to murder her boyfriend. Six years later, she embarks on a new chapter, finding love and marrying Kenta, a hardworking forestry worker. Their marriage, however, takes an unexpected and tumultuous turn when the wife of Sanae's former boyfriend dramatically reappears in their lives. This unforeseen encounter reignites Sanae's deep-seated, unresolved feelings for her ex-boyfriend, creating immense tension within her current relationship. Kenta, struggling with the profound emotional weight of Sanae's past and her lingering attachments, faces significant challenges in understanding and dealing with her. The film explores the lasting echoes of past trauma and the difficult journey of moving forward.

Duration: 2 hr. 7 min.

Director: Akira Yamamoto

Country: Japanese

Status: Completed

Released: 2023

Genre:Drama; Murder