A Woman's Life (1962)

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.

Released Nov. 18, 1962 94 min None+

Genres: Drama

Keywords: imdb.based-on-play, imdb.remake, imdb.house

Production Companies: Daiei Motion Picture Co., Ltd.

Country: Japan
Languages: Japanese