Sweet Sweat

1964· 120 min★ 7.5· Drama

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.

Cast: Machiko Kyō, Keiji Sada, Miyuki Kuwano

Director: Shirō Toyoda