When a Woman Ascends the Stairs:

An attractive widow is forced to make a living as a bar hostess in this Japanese classic, finally released in the UK. Made in 1960, it's an involving portrait of a strong woman, Keiko, who is weighing up her options - open her own bar or find a husband? Each choice has its pitfalls in this leis...

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Other Authors: Naruse, Mikio (Director), Tamai, Masao (Cinematographer), Takamine, Hideko (Actor), Mori, Masayuki (Actor), Dan, Reiko (Actor)
Format: Video Software
Language:Undetermined
Published: London bfi [o.J.]
Series:Mikio Naruse 1
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Summary:An attractive widow is forced to make a living as a bar hostess in this Japanese classic, finally released in the UK. Made in 1960, it's an involving portrait of a strong woman, Keiko, who is weighing up her options - open her own bar or find a husband? Each choice has its pitfalls in this leisurely but rewarding black and white melodrama, which gives a fascinating insight into the Tokyo of decades gone by. [www.bbc.co.uk]
Physical Description:[DVD] (106 Min.) s/w dolby digital 2.0