Overview

Based on the original novel by Tokuda Shusei, adapted by frequent Masumura scribe Kaneto Shindo, this downbeat melodrama features a battle of women for the affections and commitment of the same man, a handsome car salesman. Masuko is the number one hostess at a cabaret, living with her lover, ... but finds out that he has a wife. When Masuko’s niece arrives the competition further ratchets up.

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Cast

Ayako Wakao

Jirō Tamiya

Yoshie Mizutani

Yatsuko Tan'ami

Eiji Funakoshi