When a Woman Ascends the Stairs
Keiko, aka Mama, tells her story: 30 years old, widowed. She outlines the vicious circle of life: smiling at drunks, dressed and living well to project confidence, needing money for these and other expenses, and becoming older. So, she has three options: marry (impossible considering her tarnished occupation), be a kept woman, or borrow money to buy her own bar. Some risks are inherent in each path, such as lenders requiring repayment. Men are drawn to Keiko's quiet dignity, but are they real? Does she have options?
Released: 1960-01-15
Genre:
Drama