A Wife Confesses is a Japanese thriller film released in 1961, directed by Yasuzo Masumura and starring Yoshiko Kuga, Eiji Funakoshi, and Hideo Takamatsu. The movie is based on the novel "The Confession" by Yohei Honma.
The story revolves around a woman named Ayako Murai (Yoshiko Kuga), who is caught in a love triangle with her abusive husband, Goro Murai (Eiji Funakoshi), and her lover, Takashi Shimura (Hideo Takamatsu). Ayako wants to leave her husband and start a new life with Takashi, but she is afraid of Goro's violent nature. Meanwhile, Takashi is planning to leave the country for a new job.
One day, Goro comes home drunk and starts beating Ayako. Takashi arrives and fights with Goro, and in the struggle, Goro falls off a cliff and dies. The police suspect Ayako of the murder, and she is taken into custody. Ayako's lawyer, Tomoji Kondo (Kojiro Hongo), tries to prove her innocence, but Ayako insists on confessing to the crime.
As the trial progresses, Ayako's confession is called into question, and the truth behind Goro's death is revealed. The movie explores themes of love, loyalty, and devotion, along with a deep examination of human relationships.
Overall, A Wife Confesses is a gripping and intense thriller that keeps the audience on edge until the very end. It received critical acclaim for its powerful performances and thought-provoking script.
