A Woman's Life

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.

Director: Yasuzō Masumura

Cast: Machiko Kyō, Chieko Higashiyama, Masaya Takahashi, Jirō Tamiya, Yōko Uraji, Yuko Miki, Eitarō Ozawa, Junko Kano

Audience-only score — full critic data not yet in the ReelXO vault.