Three daughters play matchmaker for mom in postwar Japan's most chaotic rom-com musical.
It’s been five years since her husband had passed away. Fuyuko lives in the quiet suburbs, in a small but loving home with her three beautiful daughters. Haruko, the eldest, is the lead vocalist in a band. Natsuko is the conscientious type, who spends her days in ballet classes beautifying herself. The youngest of the three, Akiko is a bookworm who found her niche in philosophy. Although the sisters may appear to have nothing in common, there is one thing they all agree on; "Mom needs a new husband".
Score
Haruko's band numbers slap harder than they should.
Costume
Ballet leotards and beatnik turtleneques in one household.
Director
Umetsugu Inoue
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Rare 1950s Japanese musical blending Hollywood influences with domestic family comedy — a fascinating post-occupation pop culture artifact.
Yūjirō Ishihara was Nikkatsu's rising 'Suncall' heartthrob; this role helped cement his reputation before becoming Japan's definitive rebel icon.
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