When a Woman Ascends the Stairs (1960)
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Storyline
Keiko, whom everyone calls Mama, narrates her story: she's a hostess on the Ginza, 30, a widow. She describes life's vicious cycle: acting cheerful around drunks, dressing and living well to convey confidence, needing money for these expenses and for her demanding mother and brother, and knowing she's growing older.
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Movie Details
| Original title | 女が階段を上る時 |
|---|---|
| Release date | Jan 15, 1960 |
| Status | Released |
| Keywords | 1950s, alcohol, widow, tokyo, japan, money, japanese woman, job, bar, shōwa era (1926-89), hostess, potential suitors, bar manager |
FAQ
What is When a Woman Ascends the Stairs about?
Keiko, whom everyone calls Mama, narrates her story: she's a hostess on the Ginza, 30, a widow. She describes life's vicious cycle: acting cheerful around drunks, dressing and living well to convey confidence, needing money for these expenses and for her demanding mother and brother, and knowing she's growing older.
When was When a Woman Ascends the Stairs released?
When a Woman Ascends the Stairs was released on Jan 15, 1960 (status: Released).
Who directed When a Woman Ascends the Stairs?
Mikio Naruse directed When a Woman Ascends the Stairs.
What is the TMDB rating of When a Woman Ascends the Stairs?
When a Woman Ascends the Stairs has a TMDB rating of 8.0/10 from 131 votes.