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.

• DirectorShirō Toyoda
• Release19 September 1964
• GenreDrama
• Duration2h
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• Rate
  

  7.5
  2 reviews
• Productions

  Tokyo Eiga, TOHO