Synopsis & Context
Based on Kaoru Morimoto oft performed 1945 play, a starring vehicle for famed actress Machiko Kyo as Kei an abused orphaned girl that eventually finds sanctuary with a wealthy family that trades goods with China and becomes a successful businesswoman. Masumura dilutes the originally intended pro-Japan propaganda elements for a more anti-war approach.
Title Dossier
- Original Title
- 女の一生
- Release
- November 18, 1962
- Screen Time
- 1h 34min
- Rating
- N/A
- Direction
- Yasuzō Masumura
- Original Language
- Japanese
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Production Status
- Released
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