Yasujiro Ozu's work brought back the topic of marriage and it was quite a shock because it turned out to bring up the topic of problems that might occur in couples who usually destroy their relationship, usually called cheating.

Well, what I like about Ozu's film is that it doesn't use dramatization, so it's more realistic and maybe feels relateable to some people. Like here, usually in other films it is portrayed in a vulgar and wild manner but here it feels simple but still has an impact when seen by people who have done it. (Not me, I'm single hiks ..)

Then from the wife's side, Masako, whose knowledge was built from conversations with neighbors and parents until finally she knew that the reality was well organized, when she left was understandable, and grateful she didn't ask for a divorce.

The affair between Sugi and Goldfish closes well and becomes one of the iconic scenes in this film, becoming a symbol of peace.

The drawback of this film, in my opinion, is that the emotional boost is lacking, I can cry when watching Noriko Trilogy but not here. But the moment when Masako chose to leave Sugi for a long time, was enough to inject a little emotion that was not much felt from the beginning of the film.

There was a feeling of despair in Sugi and it made me remember the words of one of the characters in this film but I forgot his name, he said "Your wife is your closest partner" and that's kinda hits me.

Sugi goes to Mitsuishi alone, then Masako follows him there was the sweetest moment in this film, indicating they have made peace with the bitter past and are willing to accept each other to start a new day together once again. Masako's reason for following Sugi to Mitsuishi was also touching, he got a letter from Mr. Onodera who said "Follow Sugi, before it becomes a bigger problem." must have made Masako think, and I'm glad she did because you never know what would happen to a man that have a burden of guilt.

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Another good works from Mr. Ozu.