Sawako began exploring her sexuality in her teens, opting for men considerably older. Now in her 20s — and still living at home with her parents — her fascination continues through her scrapbook, where she keeps a collection of photographs and observations of older men. Somehow, she’s always found it easy to exchange with them. When she eventually falls for Mori, a former co-worker her age, she experiences a different kind of sexual and emotional awakening as well as a newfound sense of inner power.
Tomiyama Fumiko
타에코는 어린 아들을 아끼며 행복한 결혼 생활을 꿈꾸지만 갑작스러운 사고가 벌어진다. 비극이 벌어진 뒤 타에코 앞에 사라졌던 전남편이 돌아온다. 청각장애를 지닌 한국인 전남편은 타에코가 돌봐주지 않으면 안 되는 처량한 몰골로 나타나 그녀 주변에 머무른다. 타에코는 이 보잘것없는 남자를 외면하지 못하고 남들이 이해 못할 선택을 한다.
Emi, a singer-songwriter left behind by the times and her manager Shinta have to deal with the idol business, FM radio assault, rent arrears, caring for an elder agent, weddings, funerals, social network literacy, and part-time work shifts. Amidst a mountain of problems, the two meet various people and begin to wander down their own paths.
Minako Fujitani
Kazumichi Tsuji is a bored office worker in questionable relationships with two women at work. One day he meets the intriguing Ukiyo Hayama at a convenience store. However, having her in his life brings nothing but trouble.
Brooding outsider Mikiro catches Sotoko just as she reaches a breaking point in her claustrophobic rural life. Their encounter introduces an eroticism with a violent edge that threatens to slash apart her toxic marriage with the abusive Atsuya and his web of small town corruption.
Rinko and Isamu have been living together for three years in what seems like an idyllic situation, except for one detail: they broke up months ago. Even so, despite misgivings from her friends, the setup is comfortable enough for Rinko not to feel pressured to change it. When an attractive graduate student takes an interest in Isamu, however, Rinko is forced to confront her remaining feelings for him and the reality of their cohabitation.
The excitement and sparkle of a girl's love and its sudden end...
