Rain-Soaked Woman

Synopsis

As a typhoon approaches and rain and wind intensify, Tsuyoshi’s ex-husband Chokichi suddenly appears at her door. They had separated four months ago due to his infidelity, and now he desperately seeks reconciliation. Tsuyoshi has no intention of taking him back. Meanwhile, a young couple, Haruo and Noriko, drive through the storm. Their relationship is strained, and during an argument about breaking up, they hit and run from an accident.

The next day, Tsuyoshi turns away the rain-soaked Chokichi again, though her resolve wavers. Walking aimlessly through the downpour, she’s followed by Haruo, who witnessed her seeing him dispose of the damaged car. Tsuyoshi invites him inside, listens to his story, and they make love. She realizes she left Chokichi simply because she stopped loving him.

The next morning, Haruo learns from the newspaper that the hit-and-run victim has regained consciousness. His night with Tsuyoshi has made him more forgiving of Noriko’s actions, but now it’s Noriko who wants to break up—she’s fallen out of love. The typhoon that brought the violent winds and rain gradually passes. Tsuyoshi sits before her family altar, chanting sutras, while Chokichi remains by her side, playfully pestering her.