A Woman's Life
7.0
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.
Where to watch
Not streaming anywhere
Not on any streaming service in United States, and not available to rent.
Your rating
Your review
Cast
28 people
Machiko Kyō
Kei Nunobiki
Known for
Rashomon
Ugetsu
Chieko Higashiyama
Shizu Tsutsumi
Known for
Tokyo Story
Early Summer
Masaya Takahashi
Shintaro Tsutsumi
Known for
Belladonna of Sadness
Air Doll
Jirō Tamiya
Eiji Tsutsumi
Also in
Black Test Car
The Great White Tower
Yōko Uraji
Souko Tsutsumi
Also in
The Ghost of Yotsuya
Ninja, A Band of Assassins
Yuko Miki
Fumi Tsutsumi
Also in
A Night to Remember
Otemoyan
Eitarō Ozawa
Shosuke Tsutsumi
Known for
Ugetsu
The Return of Godzilla
Junko Kano
Tomoei Tsutsumi
Also in
Black Test Car
Odd Obsession
Jun Osanai
Seizo Nomura
Known for
Gamera, the Giant Monster
Red Angel
Kōichi Itō
Inose
Known for
Gamera vs. Gyaos
Fires on the Plain
Jun Hamamura
Miyoshi
Known for
The Burmese Harp
Gamera, the Giant Monster
Fumiko Murata
Okura
Also in
Manji
Gamera, the Giant Monster
Yasuzō Masumura Director · Toshio Yasumi Screenplay Yoshihisa Nakagawa Cinematographer
First release November 18, 1962 · Produced in Japan · Original title 女の一生
Production
Daiei Film
Production
Japan
Produced in
Languages
Original title
女の一生
Original language
Japanese
Spoken on screen
Japanese
Release dates
Japan · November 18, 1962
Theatrical
No release date listed for United States.
More from Yasuzō Masumura
Other films they directed, best known first.
Some details come from TheTVDB.