My Happy Marriage

A young woman from a prestigious family suffers mistreatment from her stepmother and half-sister following the death of her mother. She is forced into an arranged marriage with a military commander known for his cold and ruthless nature. As the two spend time together and begin to understand one another, they find a possibility for romance.

This Japanese drama and fantasy film was directed by Ayuko Tsukahara, marking the start of a list of five films she has directed. The movie features a cast including Mio Imada as Miyo Saimori and Ren Meguro as Kiyoka Kudo, alongside Keisuke Watanabe, Ryusei Onishi, Akari Takaishi, and Yuki Ogoe. The production was a collaboration between TOHO, MBS, TBS, and KADOKAWA, with a screenplay written by Tomoe Kanno.

The film earned 20 million USD at the worldwide box office. Audience reception has been generally positive, with a rating of 7/10 from 2,000 votes on IMDb and a slightly higher score of 7.3/10 from 53 votes on TMDB.