Wife! Be Like a Rose! (1935)

Kimiko, a diligent office worker in Tokyo, navigates life with her stern, literary mother who excels in haiku. Eager to marry her boyfriend, Kimiko faces a hurdle: her estranged father must facilitate the arrangement. Her quest leads her on an unexpected journey, revealing her father’s new life with a second family. As she confronts this surprising reality, Kimiko grapples with the complexities of family ties and the pursuit of love.