Confessions of a Teenage Mother

1977Movie1 h 17 min

59
DecentGoodWatch score
59
DecentGoodWatch score

Summary

After having dropped out of school and given birth at age 16, Mako has little choice but to move in with the baby's deadbeat father. Struggling to make ends meet by working at a bar and in constant conflict with her conservative parents, Mako has to find her way in a harsh world.

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  • Friends night
  • Drop-in friendly
  • Thought-provoking

Skip it if

  • You need an uplifting mood
  • You're watching with family

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Toshiya Fujita
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Facts

July 9, 1977 · 1 h 17 min · Nudity, Sexual Content, Violence, Strong Language

Released
July 9, 1977
Runtime
1 h 17 min
Content
Nudity, Sexual Content, Violence, Strong Language
Genres
Drama
Original language
Japanese
Made in
Japan

Q&A

4 questions, like "Is Confessions of a Teenage Mother worth watching?"

Questions about Confessions of a Teenage Mother

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Confessions of a Teenage Mother worth watching?

59
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 59 (IMDb 5.5).

Will I feel good after watching Confessions of a Teenage Mother?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for bleakness and 7 for melancholy, against 3 for hopefulness.

Is Confessions of a Teenage Mother plot-driven or character-driven?

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Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (7 of 10) and pathos (7 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is Confessions of a Teenage Mother in English?

Japanese

No, it was made in Japanese.