A Woman's Life

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.

Genre:

Duration:

94 min

Cast:

Machiko Kyō, Chieko Higashiyama, Masaya Takahashi

Quality:

HD

Director:

Yasuzō Masumura

Release:

1962

Country:

Japan

Rating:

7.5