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.
Drama
7.5
2 reviewsRuntime: 120 min.
Budget: N/A
Revenue: N/A
Release Date: 1964-09-19
Director(s): Shirō Toyoda
Production: Tokyo Eiga, TOHO
Languages: Japanese
IMDB: tt0204129
