The Eternal Breasts (1955): cast, story & where to watch
1955 · Film · ★ 7.2
Released in 1955, The Eternal Breasts is a drama and romance film directed by Kinuyo Tanaka, running about 109 minutes.
What it’s about. Fumiko, mother of two children and wife of 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 the last stage of her life, she meets a young journalist from Tokyo who wants to write a story on her life.
Who’s in it. The Eternal Breasts stars Yumeji Tsukioka as Fumiko Shimojô, Masayuki Mori as Mori, Ryōji Hayama as Akira Ôtsuki and Yōko Sugi as Kinuko, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, The Eternal Breasts has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Eternal Breasts page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Eternal Breasts tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Eternal Breasts (1955)?
- In US, The Eternal Breasts is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Eternal Breasts worth watching?
- The Eternal Breasts holds an audience score of 7.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Eternal Breasts?
- The Eternal Breasts stars Yumeji Tsukioka, Masayuki Mori, Ryōji Hayama, Yōko Sugi and Shirō Ōsaka.
- When was The Eternal Breasts released?
- The Eternal Breasts was released in 1955, with a runtime of about 109 minutes.