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. | ||
Title | : | 甘い汗 |
Release Date | : | 1964-09-19 |
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Production Countries | : | Japan, |
Production Co. | : | Tokyo Eiga TOHO |
Genres | : | Drama, |
Casts | : | Machiko Kyō, Keiji Sada, Miyuki Kuwano, Junko Ikeuchi, Kyū Sazanka, Eitarō Ozawa, Shoichi Ozawa, Sadako Sawamura, Etsuko Ichihara, Noriko Sengoku, Hiroko Sakurai, Akira Nagoya, |
Plot Keywords | : | based on novel or book, |
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