A Woman's Life

1962Directed by Yasuzō Masumura

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Released: November 18, 1962
Runtime: 1h 34m

About A Woman's Life

Drama

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.

Director: Yasuzō Masumura
Writers: Kaoru Morimoto
Toshio Yasumi
Original title: 女の一生

Principal cast

In billing order

Machiko KyōKei Nunobiki
Chieko HigashiyamaShizu Tsutsumi
Masaya TakahashiShintaro Tsutsumi
Jirō TamiyaEiji Tsutsumi
Yōko UrajiSouko Tsutsumi
Yuko MikiFumi Tsutsumi

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