A Woman's Life

🎬 Critics Choice Nominee

Director Yasuzō Masumura

Status Released

Release Date 1962-11-18

Storyline

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.