Sweet Sweat

Sweet Sweat

1964-09-19 2h 0m
Drama
7.5
User Score
2 votes

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

Yōko Mizuki

Writer

Top Billed Cast

Movie Details

Status

Released

Original Language

ja

Budget

$N/A

Revenue

$N/A

Runtime

2h 0m

Release Date

1964-09-19

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