Forever a Woman
1955, Japanese. Directed by Kinuyo Tanaka.
Fumiko, mother of two and wife to an unfaithful man, shares her family life with her budding vocation as a poet. The beginning of her successful literary career coincides with her divorce and her breast cancer diagnosis. In her final stages, Fumiko meets a young journalist from Tokyo who wants to write a story on her experiences.
- Runtime
- 1h 49m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Japanese
- Rated
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Forever a Woman is streaming on Criterion Channel in India.
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Details
- Released
- 23 November 1955
- Original title
- 乳房よ永遠なれ
- Country
- Japan
- Written by
- Sumie Tanaka
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Is Forever a Woman worth watching?
Our verdict is Absolute Cinema: Drop everything and watch it. It scores 8.1/10 from 48 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Forever a Woman?
Forever a Woman runs 109 minutes (1h 49m).
Does Forever a Woman have a post-credits scene?
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Which OTT platform is Forever a Woman on?
Forever a Woman is streaming on Criterion Channel in India. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like Forever a Woman?
If you liked Forever a Woman, try Maudie, Radioactive, Désirée.
Who directed Forever a Woman?
Forever a Woman (1955) was directed by Kinuyo Tanaka and stars Yumeji Tsukioka, Masayuki Mori, Ryōji Hayama.