Black Widow Business (2016)

Other name: 後妻業の女, Gosaigyo no Onna, Gosai Gyo, Second-Wifing, Second Wifing

Description:

In "Black Widow Business," a cunning woman skillfully navigates exclusive matchmaking services, preying on affluent, older widowers. After marrying one such man, he suddenly collapses and dies, leaving his vast fortune entirely to her, much to the dismay of his disinherited family. His suspicious daughter hires a private investigator to delve into the mysterious circumstances surrounding her father's death and uncover the truth about her new stepmother.

Unbeknownst to them, the woman operates in tandem with the matchmaking service's director. Their scheme involves her charming wealthy men into leaving her everything, with the duo consistently splitting the substantial profits. However, as she returns to the meetings, setting her sights on a new wealthy target, an unforeseen complication arises. For the first time, this seasoned con artist finds herself genuinely falling for her next intended victim, threatening to unravel her meticulously constructed web of deception and expose her dangerous double life.

Director: Tsuruhashi Yasuo [鶴橋康夫]

Country: Japanese

Status: Completed

Released: 2016

Genre:Comedy; Novel; Romance; Suspense; Thriller