Sweet Sweat (1964)

09/19/1964 (JP) • 2h

Drama

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.


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Status

Released

Original Language

Japanese

Budget

-

Revenue

-

Keywords

based on novel or book

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