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Sweet Sweat (1964)

NA120 minDrama

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Budget: NARevenue: NA

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.

Directed by Shirō Toyoda

Written by Yoko Mizuki