Sweet Sweat (1964)

PG-139/19/1964Drama2h 0m

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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.

Shirō Toyoda

Director

Ichirō Satō

Producer

Hikaru Hayashi

Composer