This enthralling psychological portrait begins in 1912 Japan, where a spirited and resourceful Japanese divorcée (Hideko Takamine) flies in the face of convention and goes from job to job and relationship to relationship in a quest for financial success and love. An excellent Japanese cast includes Ken Uehara, Masayuki Mori, Daisuke Kato and Tatsuya Nakadai. Directed by Mikio Naruse, whose long career was highlighted by his effectiveness in helming "women's films."