The read
It runs a compact 1h 21m.
Synopsis
Minako, a runaway from Osaka chasing her dream of becoming a singer, struggles through poverty, failed jobs, and exploitation in Tokyo. With the help of a kind old vendor, a supportive reporter, and eventually singer Akira Takarada, she finally gets her chance to shine on stage.
Ratings
TMDB9/10
1 audience votes
Key crew
- Kajirō YamamotoDirector
- Kajirō YamamotoScreenplay
- Yoshio HasuikeScreenplay
Cast
- Michiko HamamuraMinako Shimamura
- Hiroshi KoizumiMasao Akita
- Tatsuya HaraGoro Nagano
- Yumi ShirakawaEiko Chiba
- Asami KujiHanae Nagasaki
- Akira Takaradahimself
- Shinji YamadaTatsuya Koike
- Kamatari FujiwaraMinji-san the soba vendor
- Shunji SakaiKei-san the broker
- Kiiton MasudaMr. No, soap company