甘い汗 (1964)

Name: 甘い汗
Genre: Drama
Released: 1964-09-19
Duration: 2 h
Rating: 8.3
Cast: 京マチ子, 佐田啓二, 桑野みゆき, 池内淳子, 山茶花究

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.