(夜の波紋)

Content: The story follows Keiko, a dancer in the "Maiko Odori" theater in Kyoto, who tries to climb the social ladder in a world driven by money and self-interest. She becomes involved with wealthy men to pursue her ambitions but faces betrayal, exploitation, and is even accused of embezzlement. As she struggles to survive, her close friend dies from a heart condition, and her plan to marry a rich man fails. In the end, Keiko realizes the harshness of reality and decides to keep dancing despite the sorrow.

Countries:

Japan

Genres:

Drama

Runtime:

102 minutes

Year:

1958

Directors:

Seiichiro Uchikawa

Production companies:

Shochiku

Actors:

Kyôko

Orin

Ryûtarô Nambara

Miyuki

Kanzabûro Kikumura

Crews:

Director

Screenplay

Screenplay

Art Direction

Music