Love of Saturday

The film follows Nemoto Ritsuko and Kuroki Tamotsu as they confront the challenges of their relationship. Ritsuko lives with her father, Shingo, while Tamotsu works as a pianist in a small club in Yokohama. As Ritsuko approaches marriage age, pressures mount, and their differing life plans lead to tension.

Ritsuko's sister, Kinue, plays a pivotal role by introducing Ritsuko to Abe Goro, complicating her relationship with Tamotsu further. The couple faces conflict, culminating in a date where their differences become apparent. As they grapple with their individual aspirations and the future of their relationship, they find themselves drifting apart. This poignant narrative reflects the dilemmas faced by young adults in the 1970s.