Early Spring

A young salaryman and his wife struggle within the confines of their passionless relationship while he embarks on an extramarital affair. Set against the backdrop of post-war Japan, "Early Spring" is a poignant exploration of the disillusionment with life as a salaryman. As Shoji navigates the monotony of his office job and his troubled marriage, he finds solace in a forbidden love affair with a fellow worker, Goldfish, leading to a devastating confrontation that forces him to confront the emptiness of his existence.