Fishbowl Wives
Created by Ryô Kurosawa
On Netflix
A tightly focused domestic drama about a woman trapped in an abusive marriage, exploring infidelity and escape through the lens of one woman's constrained inner life.
Due to an accident, Sakura Hiraga gave up on her dream. She is now married and her husband runs a hair salon. They live in a luxurious penthouse apartment. Her life seems glamorous and she is envied by everyone. What everyone does not know is that Sakura Hiraga is abused physically and verbally by her husband. She is unable to leave her situation. Sakura Hiraga considers herself a goldfish in a fishbowl. One day, due to a goldfish, she meets a man.
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Like Fishbowl Wives
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Same Mood as Fishbowl Wives
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Like Fishbowl Wives, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
