When a Woman Ascends the Stairs (1960): Plot, Cast & Where to Watch

Name: When a Woman Ascends the Stairs
Director: Mikio Naruse
Genre: Drama
Released: 1960
Duration: 111 min
Cast: Hideko Takamine, Masayuki Mori, Reiko Dan, Tatsuya Nakadai, Daisuke Katō

What When a Woman Ascends the Stairs Is About

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.

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What is When a Woman Ascends the Stairs about?

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.

Where can I watch When a Woman Ascends the Stairs?

When a Woman Ascends the Stairs is available to watch on digital platforms such as Criterion Channel. Current rent and buy options are listed in the "Where to Watch" section on this page.

How long is When a Woman Ascends the Stairs?

When a Woman Ascends the Stairs runs for 111 minutes (1h 51m).

When did When a Woman Ascends the Stairs come out?

When a Woman Ascends the Stairs was released in 1960.

Who directed When a Woman Ascends the Stairs?

When a Woman Ascends the Stairs was directed by Mikio Naruse.

Who stars in When a Woman Ascends the Stairs?

When a Woman Ascends the Stairs stars Hideko Takamine, Masayuki Mori, Reiko Dan, Tatsuya Nakadai.

What is When a Woman Ascends the Stairs's rating?

When a Woman Ascends the Stairs holds 8.0/10 on IMDb and 8.0/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 79 out of 100.