خلاصه داستان: When a Woman Ascends the Stairs (1960) is a classic Japanese film directed by Mikio Naruse. The story follows Keiko, a geisha in Tokyo's Ginza district, who faces a difficult decision when her aging mother falls ill and her younger sister needs to marry. As she ascends the stairs to her workplace each day, she contemplates her future, torn between the traditional path of becoming a geisha house owner or seeking a more independent life. The film poignantly explores the struggles of women in post-war Japan, their limited choices, and the quiet resilience required to navigate a society in transition.
