Sweet Sweat
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.
Cast: Machiko Kyō, Keiji Sada, Miyuki Kuwano
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Sweet Sweat
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.
Creators and cast
- Directors
- Shirō Toyoda
- Producers
- Ichirō Satō, Hideyuki Shiino
- Studio
- Tokyo Eiga, TOHO
Maturity rating
Not yet rated.
Audio languages
Japanese
