Film
Sweet Sweat
Japan- Director
- Shirō Toyoda
- Year
- 1964
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.
Top cast
Directed by
Shirō Toyoda
Written by
Yōko Mizuki
Produced by
Ichirō Satō, Hideyuki Shiino
