Movie

A Woman's Life

★ 7.5/10 · 2 votes 1962 1h 34m Released

Based on Kaoru Morimoto oft performed 1945 play, a starring vehicle for famed actress Machiko Kyo as Kei an abused orphaned girl that eventually finds sanctuary with a wealthy family that trades goods with China and becomes a successful businesswoman. Masumura dilutes the originally intended pro-Japan propaganda elements for a more anti-war approach.

Cast

Machiko Kyō Kei Nunobiki Chieko Higashiyama Shizu Tsutsumi Masaya Takahashi Shintaro Tsutsumi Jirō Tamiya Eiji Tsutsumi Yōko Uraji Souko Tsutsumi Yuko Miki Fumi Tsutsumi