Ureshi Hazukashi Monogatari


Ureshi Hazukashi Monogatari, also known as A Tale of Happiness and The Pursuit of Happiness, is a 1988 Japanese erotic comedy drama film directed by Yōichi Higashi. The film is based on a manga of the same name by George Akiyama. Nikkatsu released the film on March 19, 1988, in Japan.

Premise

Yusuke Mikuni, a manager at a corporation, is tired of his domestic life. He buys a one-room apartment to gain space for himself. Later, he meets a young woman named Chako. The two come to an agreement: in exchange for Chako being allowed to live in Yusuke's apartment, once a week, they will meet for a sexual liaison.

Awards

10th Yokohama Film Festival