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- Released
- Runtime
- 2h
About Sweet Sweat
- Drama
Synopsis
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.
- Director
- Shirō Toyoda
- Writer
- Yōko Mizuki
- Original title
- 甘い汗
