Rent Mikio Naruse Collection: When a Woman Ascends the Stairs
(1960)
Onna ga kaidan wo agaru toki
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The widowed Keiko (Hideko Takamine) manages a hostess bar in Tokyo's Ginza district. She remains faithful to the memory of her husband and supports her mother, brother and his son. The smiling mask she wears allows her to make a living, but the pressure to sell herself is unrelenting. Her business is failing and she must decide whether to raise the money to buy her own bar or marry one of her admiring affluent patrons. A superb, heart-rending film.
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Rated: 4.1 stars out of 5 from 46 ratings
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BFI Classification:
Parental Guidance - general viewing but some scenes may be unsuitable for young children
| Release Date: | 26/11/2007 |
| Production Year: | 1960 |
| Run Time: | 106 minutes |
| Aspect Ratio: | Widescreen 2.35:1 |
| Format: | Pal |
| Colour: | B & W |
Special Features:
- Japanese cinema expert Freda Freiberg interviewed by Adrian Martin
- Freda Freiberg on the film
- Audio commentary by Freda Freiberg
- Theatrical trailer
