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A Woman's Life

A Woman's Life

女の一生
7.5 (2) ·1962 ·94 min ·Movie

Based on Kaoru Morimoto oft performed 1945 play, a starring vehicle for famed actress Machiko Kyo as Kei an abused orphaned girl that eventually finds sanctuary with a wealthy family that trades goods with China and becomes a successful businesswoman. Masumura dilutes the originally intended pro-Japan propaganda elements for a more anti-war approach.

Top Cast

Machiko Kyō
Machiko Kyō
Kei Nunobiki
Chieko Higashiyama
Chieko Higashiyama
Shizu Tsutsumi
Masaya Takahashi
Masaya Takahashi
Shintaro Tsutsumi
Jirō Tamiya
Jirō Tamiya
Eiji Tsutsumi
Yōko Uraji
Yōko Uraji
Souko Tsutsumi
Yuko Miki
Yuko Miki
Fumi Tsutsumi
Eitarō Ozawa
Eitarō Ozawa
Shosuke Tsutsumi
Junko Kano
Junko Kano
Tomoei Tsutsumi
Jun Osanai
Jun Osanai
Seizo Nomura
Kōichi Itō
Inose

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