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A Woman’s Uphill Slope

1960·Movie
1h 47min

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Big heart, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension4
  • Fast Pace4
  • Spectacle3

Heart

Nostalgic and wholesome

Much of it is about family and growing up.

  • Nostalgia8
  • Family Dynamics8
  • Wholesome7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Situational Comedy3
  • Satire & Parody3

World

History, family, and growing up

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Acting7
  • Narrative Structure7
  • Character Depth7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Music Composition7
  • Editing6

Who it's for

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About

Tradition and modernity clash when a young woman inherits a sweet-making firm in Kyoto.
Japanese Historical DramaTradition vs. ModernityKyoto SettingFamily BusinessSweet-Making FirmComing-of-Age StoryFemale ProtagonistSocial Commentary

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Is A Woman’s Uphill Slope worth watching?

82
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 82/100 (IMDb 7.4). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is A Woman’s Uphill Slope?

1 h 47 min

A Woman’s Uphill Slope runs 1 h 47 min.

What language is A Woman’s Uphill Slope in?

Japanese

It was made in Japanese. Produced in Japan.