Mother's Ambition (1955): cast, story & where to watch
1955 · Film
Released in 1955, Mother's Ambition is a drama film directed by Teruo Hagiyama, running about 95 minutes.
What it’s about. The Kumakichi Ishida family lived happily in a small house in Shibuya while their mansion in Azabu was requisitioned by the occupation forces. When the residence is released to them, Mrs. Ishida wants to turn it into a Western style hotel to recoup their fortunes, but returns to Shibuya, swindled and sober.
Who’s in it. Mother's Ambition stars Minoru Oki, Tatsuo Saitō, Kuniko Miyake and Takako Fujino, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Mother's Ambition page.
If you liked it. Fans of Mother's Ambition tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Mother's Ambition (1955)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Mother's Ambition change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Mother's Ambition?
- Mother's Ambition stars Minoru Oki, Tatsuo Saitō, Kuniko Miyake, Takako Fujino and Akio Satake.
- When was Mother's Ambition released?
- Mother's Ambition was released in 1955, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.