Movie
Sweet Sweat
7.5/10
1964
2h 0m
ja
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.
Director
Shirō Toyoda
Writers
Yōko Mizuki
Movie Information
Release Date
September 19, 1964
Runtime
2h 0m
Status
Released
Original Language
ja
Vote Count
2
Production
Tokyo Eiga
