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Woman of Tokyo

Woman of Tokyo

1933 · 47 min · JA · 6.8 (36 votes)
Dir. Yasujirō Ozu · Starring Yoshiko Okada, Ureo Egawa, Kinuyo Tanaka, Shin'yō Nara, Chishū Ryū
Drama

Ryoichi and Chikako, brother and sister, live together. Chikako toils during the day and, at night, prostitutes herself to fund his college tuition.

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A stark, somber drama that unflinchingly portrays the devastating sacrifices made for family. Its bleak atmosphere and quiet desperation create a deeply affecting, tragic experience that lingers long after the credits roll.

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