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.
Fun facts
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Music
Music by Hikaru Hayashi
Details
- Director
- Writer
- Yōko MizukiScreenplay
- Original title
- 甘い汗
- Status
- Released
- Release date
- September 19, 1964
- Original language
- Japanese
- Countries
- Japan
Production
Cast
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