Musume Tsuma Haha

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william d @acsdoug 09/21/2022 This one lags for a long time before it finally kicks into gear. Worth the wait, but just barely. See more 06/11/2013 A middling family drama from Naruse (and not the place to start investigating his impressive oeuvre). Philip Lopate remarked that Naruse's films often revolve around money and, although I never quite noticed that before, it is incredibly clear in this film. Setsuka Hara plays one of the daughters whose wealthy (and distant?) husband is killed in an accident, leaving her with insurance money but otherwise booted from the family estate. She returns to her family home, occupied by her brother's family (including wife, Hideko Takamine), her youngest sister, and her 60-year-old mother. Two other siblings (a younger brother and a younger sister) are married and live outside the home but are fully intertwined with the rest of the family. Everyone wants to borrow the insurance money. Setsuko might need to get married again to provide for her own future. When financial misfortune strikes, everyone must reassess their priorities and relationships -- what will become of the mother? It took me forever to figure out who was blood related and who was related by marriage. Naruse's usual striking sadness is somewhat muted here, despite the glum events. See more 06/19/2007 The story doesnt change no matter what part of the world you live in. Men!! See more Read all reviews

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