A Woman's Life(1962)

movie - first aired/released 1962-11-18 - 94 min - audience 7.5

Directed by Yasuzō Masumura

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.