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Forever a Woman

1955Movie1 h 49 min

76
GreatGoodWatch score

A deeply moving, melancholic drama movie about a real life story and history, with standout characters.

Good for friends night · thought-provoking · adults

Skip it if you want fast pacing

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Not for laughs, warmth or scares.

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Story

Fumiko, mother of two and wife to an unfaithful man, shares her family life with her budding vocation as a poet. The beginning of her successful literary career coincides with her divorce and her breast cancer diagnosis. In her final stages, Fumiko meets a young journalist from Tokyo who wants to write a story on her experiences.

Feels like

  • Japanese Literary Adaptation
  • Biographical Drama
  • Woman's Life
  • Illness & Mortality
  • Existential Reflection
  • Historical Setting
  • Melancholy
  • Emotional Depth

Cast

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Directed by
Kinuyo Tanaka
Written by
Sumie Tanaka

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Facts

November 23, 1955 · 1 h 49 min · Suicide Themes

Released
November 23, 1955
Runtime
1 h 49 min
Content
Suicide Themes
Genres
Drama, Romance, History
Original language
Japanese
Made in
Japan
Available in
7 countries

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5 questions, like "Where can I stream Forever a Woman?"

Questions about Forever a Woman

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Forever a Woman?

In the United States, Forever a Woman streams on Criterion. It also streams in 5 other countries.

Is Forever a Woman worth watching?

76
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 76 (IMDb 7.6).

Is Forever a Woman good for date night?

AdultsFriends NightSolo Watch

Not really: romance is 5 of 10, but the viewing guide doesn't list it for date night.

Is Forever a Woman plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and pathos (9 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is Forever a Woman in English?

Japanese

No, it was made in Japanese.