· Japan · 1962 · 1h 34m

A Woman's Life

女の一生

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Director
Yasuzō Masumura
Cast
Machiko Kyō as Kei Nunobiki Chieko Higashiyama as Shizu Tsutsumi Masaya Takahashi as Shintaro Tsutsumi Jirō Tamiya as Eiji Tsutsumi Yōko Uraji as Souko Tsutsumi Yuko Miki as Fumi Tsutsumi
Crew
Yoshihisa Nakagawa — Director of Photography Tatsuji Nakashizu — Editor Toshio Yasumi — Screenplay Masaichi Nagata — Producer
Synopsis

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.

Key Collaborators
Yasuzō Masumura Director Yoshihisa Nakagawa Director of Photography Tatsuji Nakashizu Editor Toshio Yasumi Screenplay Masaichi Nagata Producer
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