Daughters, Wives and a Mother

In this powerful 1960 Japanese drama, Setsuko Hara stars as Sanae, a recent widow left to navigate her financial future after her husband's passing. With a million yen insurance policy in hand, she must confront the expectations of her family, who seek to reassert their influence over her life. As tensions rise and loyalties are tested, Daughters, Wives and a Mother becomes a riveting exploration of family dynamics, social hierarchy, and the complexities of female identity.