Ginza Cosmetics

A quiet, observant drift through a working woman's days, tender and rueful, with sadness worn lightly beneath everyday bustle.

Directed by

Mikio Naruse

Genres

Drama

Starring

Kinuyo Tanaka, Ranko Hanai, Yūji Hori

Overview

A few days in the life of a quiet geisha, single mother of a smart young boy, in the lively Tokyo quarter of Ginza. A woman devoted to others' needs, she'll end by taking part herself in one of the many disguises of Ginza.

How it feels

Melancholic, warm and cynical. Slow-burning and needs your attention.

About

Parenthood, work, class, identity

Content

Mild sexual content. No violence, gore or swearing.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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