Rate: Sweet Sweat
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[BE THE FIRST TO RATE THIS MOVIE]Calorie Rating: 167
Released: 1964-09-19
Running Time: 119 Minutes
Studios: Tokyo Eiga, TOHO,
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.