Misuzu (2001)
Original title: みすゞ
Misuzu is a 2001 Japanese-language drama movie directed by Shō Igarashi, with a running time of 1h 45m. It stars Misato Tanaka, Susumu Terajima and Ryo Kase.
Tells the life story of Teru Kaneko, who was born and raised in a small coastal town. While working as a clerk in a book shop, Teru starts writing her own verses to get away from the worries of a disgraceful marriage. Under the pseudonym Misuzu, her works arrive to an important editor in Tokyo.