The read
It runs a compact 54m.
Synopsis
A story of two sisters, the older being more traditional, the younger a "moga" ("modern girl"). Their widowed father runs the family sake shop, but is running into financial trouble, causing him to tamper with his stock; Meanwhile, his long-time mistress yearns for something more serious. Amidst this, the older sister is introduced to a well-off suitor: A university boy, much more intrigued by the less traditional little sister. A doddering grandfather, an officious uncle and busybody neighbors also don't make the lives of the hardworking members of the family any easier.
Ratings
IMDb6.8/10
9 audience votes
Key crew
- Mikio NaruseDirector
- Mikio NaruseScreenplay
Cast
- Sachiko ChibaKunie
- Ryuko UmezonoKimiko
- Toshiko ItōOyo
- Yo ShiomiKeisaku
- Kō MihashiKenkichi
- Kamatari FujiwaraUncle
- Heihachirō ŌkawaShintaro
Stills
Themes
sibling relationshipmodern societyfamily business mistresswidowernosy neighborfinancial problem