Sweet Sweat
1964 · 120 min · Drama
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
- Writer
- Yōko Mizuki
- Released
- September 19, 1964
- Language
- Japanese
Cast
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