Sweet Sweat
甘い汗
Release: 1964-09-19
·Runtime: 120m
·★ 7.5
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.
Production Countries
Japan
Production Companies
Tokyo Eiga
TOHO
