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When a Woman Ascends the Stairs
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When a Woman Ascends the Stairs at a glance
When a Woman Ascends the Stairs is a 1960 drama film, running 1h 51m. Its current release status is “Released”. Age rating: M12 in the United Kingdom.
In the United Kingdom it is listed on BFI Player, BFI Player Amazon Channel and BFI Player Apple TV Channel.
Rated M12 in the United Kingdom — suitable for older children and teenagers; parental guidance recommended.
All key facts8
- Type
- Feature film
- Released
- 1960-01-15
- Runtime
- 1h 51m
- Genres
- Drama
- Director
- Mikio Naruse
- Original language
- Japanese
- Status
- Released
- TMDB rating
- 8.0 / 10 · 131 votes
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Synopsis
Feature filmKeiko, whom everyone calls Mama, narrates her story: she's a hostess on the Ginza, 30, a widow. She describes life's vicious cycle: acting cheerful around drunks, dressing and living well to convey confidence, needing money for these expenses and for her demanding mother and brother, and knowing she's growing older.
Cast
14 names
Hideko TakamineKeiko Yashiro
Masayuki MoriNobuhiko Fujisaki
Reiko DanJunko Inchihashi
Tatsuya NakadaiKenichi Komatsu
Daisuke KatōMatsukichi Sekine
Ganjirō Nakamura IIGoda
Eitarō OzawaMinobe
Keiko AwajiYuri
Chieko NakakitaTomoko
Jun TataraGoldfish
Yū FujikiMatsui
Masao OdaYoshizo YashiroKen MitsudaSonoda
Chikako HosokawaMatsukoQuestions about When a Woman Ascends the Stairs
Quick answersWhere can I watch When a Woman Ascends the Stairs in the United Kingdom?
In the United Kingdom, When a Woman Ascends the Stairs is listed on BFI Player, BFI Player Amazon Channel, BFI Player Apple TV Channel. Use the country selector above the facts to see another market — streaming rights differ by country.
Is When a Woman Ascends the Stairs suitable for children?
When a Woman Ascends the Stairs is rated M12 in the United Kingdom. That rating covers the themes and content levels set by the local classifier, so use it together with your own judgement for younger viewers.
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What is When a Woman Ascends the Stairs about?
Keiko, whom everyone calls Mama, narrates her story: she's a hostess on the Ginza, 30, a widow. She describes life's vicious cycle: acting cheerful around drunks, dressing and living well to convey confidence, needing money for these expenses and for her demanding mother and brother, and knowing she's growing older.
How long is When a Woman Ascends the Stairs?
When a Woman Ascends the Stairs runs for 1h 51m. The certification and runtime come from TMDB and can differ by region.
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