Lovers in the Attic(2017)

Lovers in the Attic is a Japanese drama that upends domestic life when an uninvited guest arrives. Kinuka, a housewife, moves with her husband Makoto and their two children to a grand European-style house in Kamakura following the death of Makoto's father. As the family settles in, Kinuka hosts a welcoming party to celebrate their fresh start. The evening takes a shocking turn when her ex-boyfriend Seno Itsuki suddenly emerges from hiding—he's been living secretly in the attic to escape mounting debt. His unexpected presence threatens to unravel Kinuka's carefully constructed new life, forcing her to navigate the dangerous tension between her past and present. The series explores desire, obligation, and the secrets that lurk beneath the surface of seemingly perfect households.