Ami, who lives a peaceful married life, meets Jun, a young painter, due to an incident at work one day. She takes on the role of a painting model lightheartedly, but the two gradually become strongly attracted to each other.
Cinematography
The camera worships bodies like Jun worships his canvas.
Acting
Kiyose's transformation from housewife to awakened woman is quietly devastating.
Direction
Fuchizawa lets silences scream what dialogue cannot.
Director
Yuki Fuchizawa
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Tuberose flowers symbolize forbidden pleasures in Japanese floriography—the title is essentially a spoiler dressed as poetry.
Fuchizawa shoots the affair like a horror film about happiness, making every tender moment feel like a countdown.
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