Sweet Sweat (1964-09-19)
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.
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Status: Released
Release Date: 1964-09-19
Runtime: 2h
Director: Shirō Toyoda
Writer: Yōko Mizuki
