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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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Cast
alcohol
widow
money
tokyo, japan
japanese woman
hostess
1950s
bar
job
shōwa era (1926-89)
potential suitors
bar manager
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Questions about When a Woman Ascends the Stairs
How long is When a Woman Ascends the Stairs?
When a Woman Ascends the Stairs has a runtime of 1h 51m (1 hour and 51 minutes).
Who directed When a Woman Ascends the Stairs?
When a Woman Ascends the Stairs was directed by Mikio Naruse and released in 1960.
What genre is When a Woman Ascends the Stairs?
When a Woman Ascends the Stairs is a Drama film (1960).
Who stars in When a Woman Ascends the Stairs?
The cast of When a Woman Ascends the Stairs includes Hideko Takamine, Masayuki Mori, Reiko Dan, Tatsuya Nakadai, Daisuke Katō.
What is the TMDB rating for When a Woman Ascends the Stairs?
When a Woman Ascends the Stairs has a TMDB rating of 8.0/10 based on 127 votes.
