"A fascinating film that touched all of us very deeply. Through its many layers and textures, the short film makes exquisite use of the great Japanese Cinematic tradition from masters such as Ozu and Mizoguchi. We chose Tsuyako by unanimous decision for its elegant cinematography, profound acting and mostly its provocative subject matter. Mitsuyo Miyazaki is a director to watch for." - Jury of Guanajuato International Film Festival
In postwar Japan, Tsuyako, a factory worker and mother must decide between duty and love, her family and her freedom.
TSUYAKO is a USC School of Cinematic Arts MFA Thesis film, written and directed by MITSUYO MIYAZAKI
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During Post-War Japan, Tsuyako lives a demanding life as a mill factory worker, obedient wife, and loving mother. When an old female lover, Yoshie, pays a surprise visit, she reignites a passion in Tsuyako - one that Tsuyako has repressed herself from feeling again, and has kept hidden since their separation. After Yoshie witnesses how Tsuyakos new family mistreats her, she begs Tsuyako to leave with her to Tokyo, to live the life that they had always dreamt of together. Tsuyako must choose between her duties as a woman and the promise of freedom, while struggling to maintain the Japanese traditions of culture and respect of her family.
KATSUMATA as Tsuyako
FUJIMA as Yoshie
OZEKI as Kinya
MIZOGUCHI as Fune
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