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A Woman's Life (1962)

★ 8.0/10 94 min Japan Japanese
Screenplay by: Toshio Yasumi
Original Concept: Kaoru Morimoto
Streaming: Not available

Description

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.

Top Cast

Machiko Kyō
Machiko Kyō Kei Nunobiki
Chieko Higashiyama
Chieko Higashiyama Shizu Tsutsumi
Masaya Takahashi
Masaya Takahashi Shintaro Tsutsumi
Jirō Tamiya
Jirō Tamiya Eiji Tsutsumi
Yōko Uraji
Yōko Uraji Souko Tsutsumi
Yuko Miki
Yuko Miki Fumi Tsutsumi
Eitarō Ozawa
Eitarō Ozawa Shosuke Tsutsumi
Junko Kano
Junko Kano Tomoei Tsutsumi

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