When a Woman Ascends the Stairs
1960 · 111 MIN · IMDB 8.0 · 5,063 VOTES · DIR. Mikio Naruse
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.
Dialogue Timeline — 832 lines
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00:41:08 No, not him.
00:43:36 I'd like to talk to you. How about some tea?
00:46:07 Really? That's wonderful!
00:48:59 Why?
00:51:36 I'll discuss it with my relatives.
00:54:41 If you get the money
00:57:57 Tomoko, get me a drink. Straight.
01:00:46 and the following week as well.
01:03:08 What about your apartment? - Junko's looking after it.
01:05:58 - You want to stay single? - You're so slow. I'm disappointed.
01:08:08 Thanks a lot.
01:10:17 Aren't you?
01:12:32 Go ahead and insult me! I'm a burden on you!
01:15:00 But you're not -
01:17:44 I know you're Lonely.
01:21:14 Dr. Murata said if he operates now
01:23:47 What's wrong?
01:27:13 Congratulations. That's wonderful.
01:31:21 Welcome.
01:34:35 Whiskey really knocks you off your feet.
01:38:01 so I started crying.
01:41:01 You do?
01:44:58 or let anyone else either!
01:48:35 You've been very kind to my husband.
Cast & Characters
Dialogue Record
Lines indexed832
Dialogue density7.5 lines / min
First line00:41:08
Final line01:48:35
Production Record
DirectorMikio Naruse
LanguageJapanese
IMDb votes5,063