When a Woman Ascends the Stairs
1960
⭐8.0(125 votes)
1h 51m
Drama
Overview
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.
About When a Woman Ascends the Stairs
When a Woman Ascends the Stairs (1960) is a Drama film that follows 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. Currently, you can watch When a Woman Ascends the Stairs on Criterion Channel. Streaming availability may vary by country and platform over time. It has a user rating of 8.0 out of 10 from 125 votes. Fans of drama movies may also want to explore similar titles below.
