Synopsis & Context
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 Dossier
- Original Title
- 甘い汗
- Release
- September 19, 1964
- Screen Time
- 2h 00min
- Rating
- N/A
- Direction
- Shirō Toyoda
- Original Language
- Japanese
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Production Status
- Released
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