Sweet Sweat Poster

Sweet Sweat

0.00% | September 19, 1964 | Drama

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.

Featured Crew

Kōzō Okazaki
Cinematography
Hikaru Hayashi
Music
Yoko Mizuki
Writer

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