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When a Woman Ascends the Stairs (1960)

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8.1/10
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Drama 19601h 51m

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. She's of an age when she must choose: to seek marriage (difficult given her tarnished occupation), to be a kept woman, or to borrow money to buy a bar of her own. Each route has dangers, including investors demanding a return on their loans. Keiko has a quiet dignity that attracts men, but are they what they seem? Does she actually have choices?When a Woman Ascends the Stairs featuring Hideko Takamine and Masayuki Mori is streaming with subscription on The Criterion Channel. It's a drama movie with a high IMDb audience rating of 8.1 (4,593 votes).

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When a Woman Ascends the Stairs provides a deep and insightful look into the life of a hostess in the Ginza district, offering viewers a unique perspective on a specific aspect of Japanese culture and society in the 1960s.

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The movie's central character, Keiko, is a compelling figure whose quiet dignity and struggle against societal expectations make for a captivating narrative. Her story is a poignant exploration of age, occupation, and the limited choices available to women in her position.

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With an IMDb audience rating of 8.1 out of 10 and a Reelgood score of 65 out of 100, When a Woman Ascends the Stairs has been well-received by audiences and critics alike, indicating its quality as a drama and its ability to engage viewers.

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#566 Ranked in Mature Movies

#6950 Ranked in Drama Movies

When a Woman Ascends the Stairs has a high IMDb audience rating of 8.1 (4,593 votes). The movie is somewhat popular with Reelgood users lately.

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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. She's of an age when she must choose: to seek marriage (difficult given her tarnished occupation), to be a kept woman, or to borrow money to buy a bar of her own. Each route has dangers, including investors demanding a return on their loans. Keiko has a quiet dignity that attracts men, but are they what they seem? Does she actually have choices?

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Runtime: 1h 51m

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Related Genres: Drama
Related Tags: Mature
Country of origin: Japan
Available to watch on: The Criterion Channel
Original Release Date: Jan 15, 1960