Machiko (Chieko Baisho) lives comfortably with her father, grandmother and two younger brothers while working at a cosmetics factory in Shitamachi. Her boyfriend Michio (Tamotsu Hayakawa) has dreams of landing a salaried position and settling down in the suburbs, but Machiko begins to question whether middle class life will really bring her happiness. —patriot ***  *** Director: Yôji Yamada Writers: Isao Kumagai, Yôji Yamada Stars: Chieko Baishô, Kyôko Aoi, Michi Aoyama https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1144814/ ***