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A Woman's Life
1962·Movie
·1h 34min·
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Good for date night · friends night · thought-provoking
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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.
Japanese MelodramaHistorical DramaWoman's Life StorySocial CommentaryStarring Machiko KyoYasuzo MasumuraBleak OutlookPsychological Depth
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Will I feel good after watching A Woman's Life?
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Probably not: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for bleakness and 8 for melancholy, against 2 for hopefulness.
Is A Woman's Life plot-driven or character-driven?
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Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and dialogue centrality (8 of 10) more than on its plot.
Is A Woman's Life in English?
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No, it was made in Japanese.