What is Untamed Woman?
Untamed Woman, also known by its Japanese title Arakure, is a 1957 Japanese drama film directed by Mikio Naruse. The film follows a woman who marries, gives birth to a stillborn child, divorces, falls in love with a hotel-keeper, and later takes up with a tailor.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1957
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 121 minutes
- Release date
- May 28, 1957
- Studios
- TOHO
- Genres
- Drama
- Updated
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Untamed Woman, also known by its Japanese title Arakure, is a 1957 Japanese drama film directed by Mikio Naruse. The film follows a woman who marries, gives birth to a stillborn child, divorces, falls in love with a hotel-keeper, and later takes up with a tailor.
As a classic work from 1957, the film contributes to the rich history of Japanese cinematic drama under the direction of Mikio Naruse. Its tone is serious and grounded in character struggles, maintaining a deliberate and reflective pacing typical of dramas from its era.
Should you watch it?
“A resilient Japanese woman navigates marriage, tragedy, and difficult romances in this 1957 drama.”
- Directed by acclaimed filmmaker Mikio Naruse.
- Features a strong female protagonist navigating complex relationships.
- Offers a dramatic look at mid-century Japanese life and social dynamics.
- The plot features heavy, tragic themes including the birth of a stillborn child.
Watch it if you appreciate classic mid-century Japanese dramatic cinema focused on complex personal relationships.
The tone is dramatic and serious with a deliberate pacing suited for classic film enthusiasts.
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Is Untamed Woman worth watching?
It is worth watching for fans of classic 1957 Japanese cinema and director Mikio Naruse.
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Untamed Woman has a runtime of 2 hours and 1 minute.
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