Sweet Sweat (1964)
09/19/1964 (JP) • 2h
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.
Top Billed Cast
Umeko
Tatsuoka
Takeko
Satoko
Kaneko
Gondo
Fujii
Matsuko
Sawako
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