Overview
This film by Toyoda depicts the hard life of an unmarried mother in Tokyo. Umeko (Machiko Kyo), at 36, is working in a bar, struggling valiantly to keep her family together. Her 17-year-old daughter Takeko becomes increasingly upset by her mother's constant drinking and yakuza boyfriend, and runs away from home. Kyo's performance was highly praised.
Year 1964
Studio Tokyo Eiga, TOHO
Director Shirō Toyoda
Crew Kōzō Okazaki (Cinematography), Yōko Mizuki (Writer), Shirō Toyoda (Director), Hikaru Hayashi (Original Music Composer), Ichirō Satō (Producer), Hideyuki Shiino (Producer)
Popularity 1
Language 日本語
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